Nellie Bushell

Nellie Bushell
Born(1884-01-23)23 January 1884
Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Died11 August 1948(1948-08-11) (aged 64)
Inchicore, Dublin, Ireland
Occupation(s)Textile artist, political activist

Ellen Sarah Bushell (born 23 January 1884 in The Liberties, Dublin, died 11 August 1948 in County Dublin) was an Irish textile artist and political activist.[1] She played a significant role in the Irish War of Independence, as a messenger, tailor, gun runner and safe house operator.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Gallagher, Niav. "Bushell, Ellen Sarah ('Nellie')". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  2. ^ Armstrong, Maggie (27 March 2016). "Stage: Here is your seat, Sir - and here are your guns". Irish Independent. Retrieved 8 February 2024.