John Joe McGirl
John Joe McGirl (25 March 1921 – 8 December 1988) was an Irish republican, a Sinn Féin politician, and the Chief of Staff of the Irish Republican Army.
John Joe McGirl | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office March 1957 – May 1961 | |
| Constituency | Sligo–Leitrim |
| Chief of Staff of the IRA | |
| In office October 1958 – 24 October 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Seán Cronin |
| Succeeded by | Ruairí Ó Brádaigh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1921 Drumany, Aughnasheelin, County Leitrim, Ireland |
| Died | 8 December 1988 (aged 67) County Leitrim, Ireland |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Spouse | Bridget McGirl |
| Children | 4 |
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