Jim Lynagh | |
|---|---|
Séamus Ó Laighneach | |
 Jim Lynagh mug shot (1973) | |
| Monaghan Urban District Councillor | |
| In office 1979–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lynagh 13 April 1956 Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Died | 8 May 1987 (aged 31) Loughgall, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
| Resting place | St Joseph's Cemetery, Monaghan |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Nickname | "The Executioner" |
| Military service | |
| Paramilitary | Provisional IRA |
| Rank | Officer Commanding |
| Unit | East Tyrone Brigade |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles |
James 'Jim' Lynagh (Irish: Séamus Ó Laighneach; 13 April 1956 – 8 May 1987) was a member of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA),[1] from Monaghan Town in the Republic of Ireland, who was killed by British special forces whilst attacking an R.U.C. station in Northern Ireland.
- ^ "CAIN Web Service". Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2007.