Thomas Whelan
Thomas Whelan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1898 Gortrummagh, Clifden, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 14 March 1921 (aged 22) Mountjoy Jail, Dublin, Ireland |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Resting place | Glasnevin Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Railway worker |
| Known for | Executed IRA volunteer : One of The Forgotten Ten |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Irish Republic |
| Branch | |
| Unit | A Company, 3rd Battalion, Dublin Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Irish War of Independence |
Thomas Whelan (/ˈhwiːlən/; 5 October 1898 – 14 March 1921) was one of six men executed in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin on 14 March 1921. He was 22 years old at the time of his death.