Michael O'Hanrahan
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| Michael O'Hanrahan | |
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| March 17, 1877 – May 4, 1916 | |
| Place of birth | New Ross, Ireland |
| Place of death | Kilmainham Jail, Dublin City, Ireland |
| Allegiance | Irish Transvaal Brigade Irish Volunteers |
| Years of service | 1913 - 1916 |
| Rank | Vice-commandant |
| Commands held | 3rd battalion |
| Battles/wars | Easter Rising |
Michael O'Hanrahan (March 17, 1877 – May 4, 1916) was an Irish rebel who took an active role in the 1916 Easter Rising. His brother, Henry O'Hanrahan, was sentenced to penal servitude for life for his role in the Easter Rising.[1]
Born in New Ross, Ireland, he was second in command of Dublin's 3rd battalion under Commandant Thomas MacDonagh, though his role as such was usurped by the last minute addition of John MacBride to the battalion (as, one could argue, was MacDonagh's). He fought at Jacob's Biscuit Factory, though the battalion saw little action throughout Easter week, as the British Army largely circumvented their position.
O'Hanrahan was executed by firing squad on May 4, 1916. He was the author of the book 'A Swordsman of the Brigade.'[2]
Wexford railway station is named in commemoration of O'Hanrahan, as is the road bridge over the River Barrow at New Ross.
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