Sean Murray (Irish republican)

Sean Murray (Irish republican)

Sean Murray (Irish: Seán Ó Muireadhaigh [http://www.hoganstand.com/general/identity/names.htm] ) is an Irish republican from Belfast.

Murray is the Chairman of the Springfield Road Residents Action Group, a nationalist group that has opposed the annual Whiterock Orange Order Parade in Belfast. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/5111662.stm Peaceful end to contentious march] BBC website, last updated: 24 June 2006]

Murray is a former member of the IRA and was jailed for 12 years for explosives offences in 1982.

The "Sunday Life" alleged in May 2002 that Murray was a member of the IRA General-Headquarters (GHQ) staff."Provos claim Florida prisoners"— "Sunday Life", 05 May 2002]

The Sunday Times reported in July 2005 that security sources believed that Murray was a member of the IRA Army Council. [ [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2091-1706378,00.html De Chastelain extends stay to await IRA move] — "Sunday Times", 24 July 2005]

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