Seamus Twomey | |
|---|---|
 Photograph of Twomey taken in 1972 during an IRA Press Conference | |
| Native name | Séamus Ó Tuama |
| Nickname(s) | Thumper |
| Born | 5 November 1919 Lower Falls, Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 12 September 1989 (aged 69) Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Irish Republic |
| Service/ | Fianna Éireann (1936–1937) Irish Republican Army (1937–1969) |
| Rank | Volunteer (1937–early 1970s) Officer Commanding (early 1970s–1973) |
| Unit | Belfast Brigade |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles |
| Spouse(s) | Rosie McCotter |
Seamus Twomey (Irish: Séamus Ó Tuama; 5 November 1919 – 12 September 1989[1]) was an Irish republican activist, militant, and twice chief of staff of the Provisional IRA.
- ^ Tírghrá. National Commemoration Centre. 2002. p. 314. ISBN 0-9542946-0-2.