Jennie Shanahan was a member of the Irish Citizen's Army, and took part in the Easter Rising of 1916, serving at Dublin City Hall.
Jane Shanahan, daughter of Michael Shanahan and Margaret Shanahan, formerly Clancy, was born at the then family home at 52 Dolphin's Barn Lane, Dublin, on 24 March 1891.
Her father was a Labourer.
For further details, see the bio of her father.
Jennie Shanahan was the informant of her mother's death.
Margaret Shanahan, aged 61, died at her home 28 Charlemont Mall, Dublin, on 16 February 1920.
The following has been taken from the website irishmedals.ie
SHANAHAN JANE (Jennie). Irish Citizen Army. Served in Liberty Hall and City Hall. She joined the Irish Citizen Army in 1913 and was on duty six months before Easter Week. She was mobilised on Easter Monday 24th of April 1916) she was in Liberty Hall from Friday the 21st of April. On the 24th of April she went from Liberty Hall to City Hall with Sean Connolly. She was present at the death of Sean Connolly as she was on the roof of the City Hall with Dr. K. Lynn. They were arrested and taken to Ship Street and to Kilmainham. She took part in the posting of the Proclamation in 1916 and in the hoisting of the Republican Flag on the military positions of 1916. She supported the Volunteers during the War of Independence and her house was used for despatches. She was also mobilised for the Civil War by Miss Brennan and was led to Suffolk Street and worked under the charge of Dr Jim Ryan who was in charge of medical supplies. Following this, Miss Brennan asked her to take responsibility for a hospital up in Cullenswood House.
Other women who served at City Hall included
Kathleen Lynn
Helena Molony
Death
Jane Shanahan, said to be aged 35, a spinster, a Forewoman, died at 71 Larkfield Grove, Kimmage, Dublin, on 29 December 1936.
The cause of death was Chronic Nephritis, Uraemia, certified.
Jane Shanahan, daughter of Michael Shanahan and Margaret Shanahan, formerly Clancy, was born at the then family home at 52 Dolphin's Barn Lane, Dublin, on 24 March 1891.
Her father was a Labourer.
For further details, see the bio of her father.
Jennie Shanahan was the informant of her mother's death.
Margaret Shanahan, aged 61, died at her home 28 Charlemont Mall, Dublin, on 16 February 1920.
The following has been taken from the website irishmedals.ie
SHANAHAN JANE (Jennie). Irish Citizen Army. Served in Liberty Hall and City Hall. She joined the Irish Citizen Army in 1913 and was on duty six months before Easter Week. She was mobilised on Easter Monday 24th of April 1916) she was in Liberty Hall from Friday the 21st of April. On the 24th of April she went from Liberty Hall to City Hall with Sean Connolly. She was present at the death of Sean Connolly as she was on the roof of the City Hall with Dr. K. Lynn. They were arrested and taken to Ship Street and to Kilmainham. She took part in the posting of the Proclamation in 1916 and in the hoisting of the Republican Flag on the military positions of 1916. She supported the Volunteers during the War of Independence and her house was used for despatches. She was also mobilised for the Civil War by Miss Brennan and was led to Suffolk Street and worked under the charge of Dr Jim Ryan who was in charge of medical supplies. Following this, Miss Brennan asked her to take responsibility for a hospital up in Cullenswood House.
Other women who served at City Hall included
Kathleen Lynn
Helena Molony
Death
Jane Shanahan, said to be aged 35, a spinster, a Forewoman, died at 71 Larkfield Grove, Kimmage, Dublin, on 29 December 1936.
The cause of death was Chronic Nephritis, Uraemia, certified.
Jennie Shanahan was a member of the Irish Citizen's Army, and took part in the Easter Rising of 1916, serving at Dublin City Hall.
Jane Shanahan, daughter of Michael Shanahan and Margaret Shanahan, formerly Clancy, was born at the then family home at 52 Dolphin's Barn Lane, Dublin, on 24 March 1891.
Her father was a Labourer.
For further details, see the bio of her father.
Jennie Shanahan was the informant of her mother's death.
Margaret Shanahan, aged 61, died at her home 28 Charlemont Mall, Dublin, on 16 February 1920.
The following has been taken from the website irishmedals.ie
SHANAHAN JANE (Jennie). Irish Citizen Army. Served in Liberty Hall and City Hall. She joined the Irish Citizen Army in 1913 and was on duty six months before Easter Week. She was mobilised on Easter Monday 24th of April 1916) she was in Liberty Hall from Friday the 21st of April. On the 24th of April she went from Liberty Hall to City Hall with Sean Connolly. She was present at the death of Sean Connolly as she was on the roof of the City Hall with Dr. K. Lynn. They were arrested and taken to Ship Street and to Kilmainham. She took part in the posting of the Proclamation in 1916 and in the hoisting of the Republican Flag on the military positions of 1916. She supported the Volunteers during the War of Independence and her house was used for despatches. She was also mobilised for the Civil War by Miss Brennan and was led to Suffolk Street and worked under the charge of Dr Jim Ryan who was in charge of medical supplies. Following this, Miss Brennan asked her to take responsibility for a hospital up in Cullenswood House.
Other women who served at City Hall included
Kathleen Lynn
Helena Molony
Death
Jane Shanahan, said to be aged 35, a spinster, a Forewoman, died at 71 Larkfield Grove, Kimmage, Dublin, on 29 December 1936.
The cause of death was Chronic Nephritis, Uraemia, certified.
Jane Shanahan, daughter of Michael Shanahan and Margaret Shanahan, formerly Clancy, was born at the then family home at 52 Dolphin's Barn Lane, Dublin, on 24 March 1891.
Her father was a Labourer.
For further details, see the bio of her father.
Jennie Shanahan was the informant of her mother's death.
Margaret Shanahan, aged 61, died at her home 28 Charlemont Mall, Dublin, on 16 February 1920.
The following has been taken from the website irishmedals.ie
SHANAHAN JANE (Jennie). Irish Citizen Army. Served in Liberty Hall and City Hall. She joined the Irish Citizen Army in 1913 and was on duty six months before Easter Week. She was mobilised on Easter Monday 24th of April 1916) she was in Liberty Hall from Friday the 21st of April. On the 24th of April she went from Liberty Hall to City Hall with Sean Connolly. She was present at the death of Sean Connolly as she was on the roof of the City Hall with Dr. K. Lynn. They were arrested and taken to Ship Street and to Kilmainham. She took part in the posting of the Proclamation in 1916 and in the hoisting of the Republican Flag on the military positions of 1916. She supported the Volunteers during the War of Independence and her house was used for despatches. She was also mobilised for the Civil War by Miss Brennan and was led to Suffolk Street and worked under the charge of Dr Jim Ryan who was in charge of medical supplies. Following this, Miss Brennan asked her to take responsibility for a hospital up in Cullenswood House.
Other women who served at City Hall included
Kathleen Lynn
Helena Molony
Death
Jane Shanahan, said to be aged 35, a spinster, a Forewoman, died at 71 Larkfield Grove, Kimmage, Dublin, on 29 December 1936.
The cause of death was Chronic Nephritis, Uraemia, certified.
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