Full Name: Patrick Joseph McCourtAddresses: 76 Upper Dorset StreetUnit: A Coy (Cyclists), 2nd Battalion, Dublin Brigade. His older brother John was also a member of the same Coy.Born: 22 May 1903 at 95 Upper Dorset StreetParents: John McCourt, a Coachman/Chauffeur and Elizabeth ‘Ellen’ Arnold, both originally from Co. Meath.Siblings: Brothers John and Richard (who died aged 6 in 1913).Military Service: Joined Na Fianna Eireann in 1917 and later A Coy, 2nd Battalion, IRA. Arrested at the Custom House and interned in Kilmainham. He appears in Cyril Daly‘s autograph book.Courtesy of Kilmainham Gaol MuseumThe man on extreme left of this other photo from Kilmainham looks like him too.Group of IRA prisoners at an Irish language class held by Joe Griffin.Patrick enlisted ...
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