| Name: | George Phelan | Reg No: | 361 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image: | - | Date Of Joining: | 4 April 1924 |
| Date of birth: | 12 August 1893 | Address: | Dangan, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | IRA Rank: | Capt |
| Rank In National Army: | - | RIC Rank: | 0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: | - | If In Cid Or Protection Corps: | - |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: | - | Height: | 5ft 10.5/8 |
| Chest: | 37 391/2 | Remarks: | - |
| Keyword: | Donegal, Cavan/Monaghan | Acknowledgements And Sources: | Information Courtesy Great Grandnephew of Eoin Phelan |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | Garda | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | Donegal, Cavan/Monaghan |
| End of Service and Reason: | - | Marriage | - |
| Occupation Or Trade: | Woodcutting Machinist | By Whom Recommended: | Rev. Canon Doyle P.P., Captain T.O. Finlay |
| Link To Register: | https://digital.ucd.ie/view-media/ucdlib:53466/canvas/ucdlib:53485 | ||
| Additional Images: | - | Page Numbers: | 29 and 30 |
| Further Notes: | Born in Tulleherin, Bennet's Bridge, Kilkenny. He was the son of Martin Phelan (a Labourer) and Mary Cahill. Previously joined the Civic Guards on 20th March 1922 and reached the rank of Sergeant before he was dismissed on 20th August 1923. Rejoined in 1924 and was dismissed again on 21st January 1926. Leter worked as an employee of the C.I.E. He never married and settled in Gardiner Street in Dublin. He died on 16th May 1965 at St. Mary's Hospital in Dublin. He is buired in St. Mary's Cemetery in Thomastown. | ||