Seamus Twomey
Seamus Twomey | |
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Photograph of Twomey taken in 1972 during an IRA Press Conference | |
| Native name | Séamus Ó Tuama |
| Nickname(s) | Thumper |
| Born | 5 November 1919 Lower Falls, Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | 12 September 1989 (aged 69) Mater Hospital, Dublin, Ireland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Irish Republic |
| Branch | Fianna Éireann (1936–1937) Irish Republican Army (1937–1969) |
| Rank | Volunteer (1937–early 1970s) Officer Commanding (early 1970s–1973) |
| Unit | Belfast Brigade |
| Battles / wars | The Troubles |
| Spouse(s) | Rosie McCotter |
Seamus Twomey (Irish: Séamus Ó Tuama; 5 November 1919 – 12 September 1989) was an Irish republican activist, militant, and twice chief of staff of the Provisional IRA.