These medals belonged to Fr Tom O’Connor and were presented to him for his role in the Waterford Brigade of the IRA during the War of Independence 1919 – 1921.
On DisplayMedals issued to Republican Volunteers
These medals belonged to Fr Tom O’Connor and were presented to him for his role in the Waterford Brigade of the IRA during the War of Independence 1919 – 1921.
The Medal with the Black and Tan ribbon, whilst awarded for service during this period, would not have been presented until the 1930s, after Eamon De Valera’s Fianna Fail came to power.
Owned by Feargal Taggart. On Long Term Loan to The Eileen Hickey Irish Republican Museum