Tipperary Brigades History Quiz

Jimmy worked in Mixie O'Connell's shop and pub. Mixie was Vice-Commandant of the mid-Tipperary Brigade throughout the War of Independence and Jimmy ran his business while he was detained in prison.

Séumas was a Belfastman

Seán Treacy, who was a Vice-Commandant in the Third Tipperary Brigade, is buried in Kilfeacle.

The fourth man on the extreme right is Michael Brennan at one time Commandant of the East-Clare Brigade

Paddy was a member of the No. 1 Tipperary Brigade Area but frequently worked with both Third and Second Tipperary Brigades

Seán Gaynor took over command and in the vital last 6 months of the War launched some stiff attacks on Crown forces taking pressure off South and Mid Tipperary

Arms were hidden under the judge's bench in Nenagh Courthouse

If you were arrested in Co. Tipperary under D.O.R.A in 1919, you would be imprisoned in Cork Prison while awaiting trial. Cork Prison was a well-known correctional facility in Ireland during that time and would have been the most likely place for individuals from Co. Tipperary to be held.

Colonel Jerry was one of 46 prisoners to escape from Kilkenny during the Truce in August 1921

Jimmy Leahy masterminded the raid at Molloy's hardware store in 1918

Jim Gorman, known for his involvement in the Barrack Attack, served in the Australian Army.

Ernie's was a medical student in U.C.D. before he became a G.H.Q. Organiser