Peter Barnes (Irish republican), Executed Irish Republican (born 1907)

Peter Barnes (Irish republican)

Peter Barnes was born in Banagher, King's County (Offaly). As a young man Barnes joined Fianna Éireann and in 1924 became a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

Irish republicanism

Political movement

Irish republicanism is the political movement for an Irish republic, void of any British rule. Throughout its centuries of existence, it has encompassed various tactics and identities, simultaneously elective and militant and has been both widely supported and iconoclastic.

February 7

Day of the year

February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 327 days remain until the end of the year.