Full name: Laurence Finnegan aka Larry and Louie.Addresses: Union Place, Sligo Town (1901); 60 and 34 Lower Glengariff Parade, Mountjoy (1911 and 1921); and 425 North Circular Road (to late 1980s).Unit: E Coy, 2nd Battalion, Dublin Brigade. Rank Captain.Born: 15 August 1897 at Union Place, Sligo Town.OSI MapsParents: Laurence Finnegan, a Railway Engine Driver originally from Co. Dublin and Westmeath-born Katie née Kerrigan.Siblings: Eight surviving brothers and sisters – John Joe, Kathleen, Michael, Margaret, William, Gerard, Mary and Patrick. Laurence was the fourth born in the family; his eldest sister Lillie had died young.Military Service: E Coy, 2nd Battalion, Irish Volunteers/IRA. Finnegan was elected O/C of the Coy following the promotion of Tom Ennis to Battalion O/C. He was 2nd in command inside the Custom House ...
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