Policing Genealogy Ireland History
Download| Name: | John Rabbitt | Reg No: | 2210 |
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Date Of Joining: | 03 November 1922 |
| Date of birth: | 12 May 1902 | Address: | Clonbard, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | IRA Rank: | Batt. Lieut. |
| Rank In National Army: | - | RIC Rank: | 0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: | - | If In Cid Or Protection Corps: | - |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: | - | Height: | 5ft 10in |
| Chest: | 37/35 | Remarks: | - |
| Keyword: | Limerick GAA | Acknowledgements And Sources: | - |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | - | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | - |
| End of Service and Reason: | - | Marriage | - |
| Occupation Or Trade: | - | By Whom Recommended: | - |
| Link To Register: | https://digital.ucd.ie/view-media/ucdlib:53466/canvas/ucdlib:53550 | ||
| Additional Images: | - | Page Numbers: | 159 and 160 |
| Further Notes: | Sean Rabbitt was born in Baslick, Frenchpark, County Roscommon and was the son of Pat Rabit (a farmer) and Mary Cryan. Eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant. Married Teresa Connolly on 22nd April in Aughrim Street Church in Dublin. While in Limerick he was the founder of the first GAA Garda Club to win a championship, which contributed to him getting the name 'The Great Gael'. Superintendent Rabbitt died while in Dublin in August 1962, having been stationed in Gorey, County Wexford. | ||