Councillor Jim Lynagh | |
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 Jim Lynagh mug shot (1973) | |
| Born | 13 April 1956 County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland |
| Died | 8 May 1987 (aged 31) Loughgall, Northern Ireland |
| Other names | "The Executioner" |
| Occupation | Provisional IRA Volunteer |
| Known for | Provisional IRA East Tyrone Brigade Commander |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Irish Republic |
| Service/ | IRA |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | East Tyrone Brigade |
| Battles/wars | IRA |
James 'Jim' Lynagh (Irish: Séamus Ó Laighneach; 13 April 1956 – 8 May 1987) was a member of the East Tyrone Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA),[1] from Monaghan Town in the Republic of Ireland, who was killed by British special forces whilst attacking an R.U.C. station in Northern Ireland.