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Brian Brady

1903 – 1949

Irish politician

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Lived 1903 – 1949 (aged 46). Brian Brady was an Irish politician.

Brian Myles Brady (29 March 1903 – 10 September 1949) was a revolutionary and Irish Fianna Fáil politician.

Early life and revolutionary period Born Bernard Myles Brady to Myles Brady, merchant, and Sarah Murrin of Killybegs. Brady was active with A Company (Killybegs), 2 Battalion, 3 Donegal Brigade, Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Irish War of Independence He took part in several attacks on barracks, ambushes of British forces and raids.

Taking the anti-Treaty side in the Irish Civil War, Brady joined 3 Donegal Brigade's IRA 'Flying Column' and was involved in attacks on National forces. He was arrested in February 1923 and interned until November 1923. Brady was later awarded a pension by the Irish government under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934 for his service with the IRA between 1919 and 1923.

Politics He represented Donegal and Donegal West in Dáil Éireann as a member of Fianna Fáil from 1932 until his death in 1949. Following his death, a by-election was held on 16 November 1949, the seat was won by the Fine Gael candidate Patrick O'Donnell.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Brian Brady?

Irish politician

When was Brian Brady born?

Brian Brady was born on 29 March 1903 in Killybegs.

When did Brian Brady die?

Brian Brady died on 10 September 1949 in County Donegal.

What was Brian Brady's occupation?

Brian Brady was a politician.

What nationality was Brian Brady?

Brian Brady was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian Brady

· Wikidata: Q4963187

· DBpedia: Brian Brady

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