Peter Graham

Peter Graham (1945 – 25 October 1971) was an Irish republican and Marxist who worked as an electrician.

Graham was a member of various left-wing movements, a founder of the Young Socialists, and some sources identify him as a leader in the militant Saor Éire organisation.

He was killed in his flat in Dublin in unclear circumstances in October 1971.

Early life Graham was born in 1945 with father Joseph Graham and raised in The Coombe, Dublin.

Graham was born into a Catholic family, but relinquished religion later in life. He was also the chair of the Young Socialists This Week magazine rejects that.

Death On 25 October 1971 he was murdered in his own flat on St Stephen's Green, Dublin He was 26.

Journalist Charlie Bird spoke at his funeral. Both Charlie Bird and Tariq Ali raised a clenched fist at the cemetery.

The Provisional Irish Republican Army issued a statement thanking him for his support.