The Martyrs
Recent Annversaries
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Vol. Paul Smith
Adjutant Paul Smith from Bessbrook, Co. Armagh was the eldest of a family of six;
Kathleen, Paul, Brian, Mary, Nessa and Dessie.
An architects apprentice he was said to be of a happy and carefree nature, was widely and deeply read and had a flair for leadership and responsibility.
Slightly built he was described as being' as hard as iron' and had been involved in many daring missions.
For this the British and Stormont authorities had put a price on his head. Paul who had been away from home for over six months died aged 19 years. |
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