War Of Independence Tours

23/03/2026

19/11/2025

Remembering Nenagh Man Sean Gaynor Tuesday 25 November Tipperary in the Decade of Revolution will host a talk in the Abbey Court Hotel Nenagh on the life of Comdt. Sean Gaynor. The talk titled Sean Gaynor; Life in Revolution and Beyond will look at how Gaynor rose to prominence in the North Tipperary Brigade of the IRA during the War of Independence. It will examine his leadership role during the period and events he was involved in – the Coolboreen and Modreeny Ambush's.
It will also look at his involvement in the Truce period and the decent into Civil War. The capture of Crinkle Barracks by the Tipperary IRA, and the part played by them in events in Mullingar. Gaynor’s involvement on the Anti-Treaty side and his rise to Divisional Commander of the 3rd Southern Division. Events at Dolla and Foilduff, his capture in 1923, along with Stack and Todd Andrews, while attempting to meet up with members of the IRA Executive for discussions on ending the Civil War.
The talk will also look at Gaynor’s life following the Civil War and the part he played during the Emergency 1939-45, his efforts to settle in to civilian life and raise his family. Also his time in local politics as a Fianna Fáil member of North Tipperary County Council
This comprehensive examination of the life of Sean Gaynor will be given by well known Nenagh historian, John Flannery and the evening will be chaired by author and historian Sean Hogan. The talk commences at 8.00pm in the Abbey Court Hotel. All are welcome and admission on the night is €10.

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