Thomas Murphy Military person

Thomas "Slab" Murphy (Irish: Tomás Mac Murchaidh: born 26 August 1949) is believed to be the former Chief of Staff of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. His farm straddles County Armagh and County Louth, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. One of three brothers, Murphy is a lifelong bachelor who lives on the Louth side of his farm.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 27, 1944
Birth place
County Louth , Hackballscross

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Military person

military operations
The Troubles
military command
Provisional Irish Republican Army
South Armagh Brigade
service start1969
service end1998

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