Thomas Murphy (Irish Republican)
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The TroublesThomas "Slab" Murphy (Irish: Tomás Mac Murchaidh: born 26 August 1949) is believed to be the former Chief of Staff of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. His farm straddles County Armagh and County Louth, the border between the Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. One of three brothers, Murphy is a lifelong bachelor who lives at his farm in County Louth.
Read more about Thomas Murphy (Irish Republican): IRA Career, Smuggling Allegations and Denials, Assets Seizure and Settlement
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