Joe Murphy (Irish republican)

Joseph Patrick Murphy (Irish: Seosamh Ó Murchú; 10 May 1895 – 25 October 1920) was one of 22 Irish Republicans who died on hunger strike in the 20th century. He was an Officer in the Irish Republican Army who died as a result of his participation in the 1920 Cork hunger strike at Cork Gaol.

For other people named Joseph Murphy, see Joseph Murphy (disambiguation).

Joe Murphy
Born
Joseph Patrick Murphy

(1895-05-10)10 May 1895
Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
Died25 October 1920(1920-10-25) (aged 25)
Cork Gaol, County Cork, Ireland
Resting placeSaint Finbarr's Cemetery, Cork, Ireland
NationalityIrish American
Known forIrish Republican Army prisoner who died on hunger strike
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