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'''Joe''' or '''Joseph Edward MacManus''' (often incorrectly spelt Joe McManus) ((] Óglach '''Seosamh Mac Magnais''', born ] ] &ndash; ] ]), was a ] within the Sligo Brigade of ]. He was killed in Mulleek near ], ], ]<ref> p.334</ref> '''Joseph Edward "Joe" MacManus''' (often incorrectly spelt Joe McManus) ((] '''Seosamh Mac Magnais''', born ] ] &ndash; ] ]), was a member of the Sligo Brigade of ]. He was killed in Mulleek near ], ], ]<ref> p.334</ref>


==Background== ==Background==
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In 1991, MacManus became a member of a ] based unit that replaced the disbanded West Fermanagh Brigade. To begin with MacManus carried out minor operations including the moving munitions between arms dumps, passing intelligence between operatives and attending training camps in the region.<ref> p.337</ref> In 1991, MacManus became a member of a ] based unit that replaced the disbanded West Fermanagh Brigade. To begin with MacManus carried out minor operations including the moving munitions between arms dumps, passing intelligence between operatives and attending training camps in the region.<ref> p.337</ref>


On Sunday, ] 1992, MacManus and the rest of his unit, James Hughes, Conor O'Neill and Noel Magee, met at a safe house in Ballyshannon, ] to make final arrangement for an operation which was to take place later in the following week. On Sunday, ] ], MacManus and the rest of his unit, James Hughes, Conor O'Neill and Noel Magee, met at a safe house in Ballyshannon, ] to make final arrangement for an operation which was to take place later in the following week.


==Mulleek Ambush== ==Mulleek Ambush==
On Monday, ] MacManus and his unit crossed the border and took over the house of farmer Pat Loughran. The hostage, Loughran, was ordered to the lure Eric Glass, a part-time ] dog warden, to his home on the pretence that his dog had attacked a family member. On Monday, ] MacManus and his unit crossed the border and took over the house of farmer Pat Loughran. The hostage, Loughran, was ordered to the lure Eric Glass, a part-time ] dog warden, to his home on the pretence that his dog had attacked a family member.


Glass, a part-time ] soldier and former member of the ] unit of the ], arrived at the farmhouse in the morning of the Wednesday ]. When Glass arrived at the gate of the farmhouse he was ambushed by the unit and order to get out of his van. Glass reach for his handgun, which as place on the passenger seat, and shots were exchanged. A gun battle ensued in which Glass was badly injured; his thigh bone was shattered and penetrated his skin. Glass managed to fight off his attackers, killing MacManus in the process. Glass, a part-time ] soldier and former member of the ] unit of the ], arrived at the farmhouse in the morning of the Wednesday ]. When Glass arrived at the gate of the farmhouse he was ambushed by the unit and order to get out of his van. Glass reach for his handgun, which as place on the passenger seat, and shots were exchanged. A gun battle ensued in which Glass was badly injured; his thigh bone was shattered and penetrated his skin. Glass managed to fight off his attackers, killing MacManus in the process.


This attack lead to legal history as for the first time since the Criminal Law Jurisdiction Act 1976 became law, three judges of the ]'s top security, non-jury ], namely Mr Justice Morris, Judge Michael Reilly and Judge Peter Smithwick, crossed the border on ] 1992 to hear evidence in the trial of Noel Magee who was charged with the attempted murder of Glass. Magee, a native of Leggs, ], was jailed for 11.5 years in ] after being convicted in 1992 . He was released in 1998 as part of the peace process. This attack lead to legal history as for the first time since the Criminal Law Jurisdiction Act 1976 became law, three judges of the ]'s top security, non-jury ], namely Mr. Justice Morris, Judge Michael Reilly and Judge Peter Smithwick, crossed the border on ] ] to hear evidence in the trial of Noel Magee who was charged with the attempted murder of Glass. Magee, a native of Leggs, ], was jailed for 11.5 years in ] after being convicted in 1992 . He was released in 1998 as part of the peace process.


==Republican Family== ==Republican Family==
Joseph MacManus' father ] who at the time was a leading republican went on to become Mayor of Sligo, the first ] Mayor in the ] since the beginning of the ] in ]. He was also involved in the negotiations leading to the ]. Joe's younger brother ] is a Local Councillor within Sligo Borough Council, and a member of Sinn Féin's national executive, the '']''<ref></ref>. Joseph MacManus' father, ], who at the time was a leading republican went on to become Mayor of Sligo, the first ] Mayor in the ] since the beginning of the ] in ]. He was also involved in the negotiations leading to the ]. Joe's younger brother ] is a Local Councillor within Sligo Borough Council, and a member of Sinn Féin's national executive, the '']''<ref></ref>.


==Monument Issue== ==Monument Issue==
In 2002, a row erupted when a monument to ] and fellows Volunteers ] and ] was sited close to the place where Protestant workmen William Hassard and Frederick Love were killed by the IRA in 1988.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> In 2002, a row erupted when a monument to ] and fellows Volunteers ] and ] was sited close to the place where Protestant workmen William Hassard and Frederick Love were killed by the IRA in 1988.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>


== References == == References ==
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==Sources== ==Sources==
*Kevin Toolis, "Rebel Hearts" p.333 - p.365 *Kevin Toolis, ''Rebel Hearts'', p.333-65
*Piaras F. MacLochlainn, "Last Words" p.19 - p.22 *Piaras F. MacLochlainn, ''Last Words'', p.19-22


==External links== ==External links==
* - Song about Joe MacManus. * - Song about Joe MacManus.



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Headstone of Vol. Joe MacManus at Sligo City Cemetary

Joseph Edward "Joe" MacManus (often incorrectly spelt Joe McManus) ((Irish Seosamh Mac Magnais, born May 23 1970 – February 5 1992), was a member of the Sligo Brigade of Provisional Irish Republican Army. He was killed in Mulleek near Belleek, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Background

Joe MacManus was born in Harlesden, north-west London in England which at the time had a large Irish community. His father Sean MacManus from Gubaveeney near Blacklion, County Cavan moved to London in the 1960's to find work, there he met and married Glenfarne, County Leitrim native, Helen McGovern. In 1976 the family moved to live in the the working class Maugheraboy area of Sligo Town, County Sligo, Ireland so that the boys could be educated in Ireland.

MacManus was educated to primary level at Scoil Ursula Primary School, Strandhill Road and St. John's Marist Brother National School, Teeling Street, to secondary level at Summerhill College and at third level at Sligo RTC. MacManus enjoyed socialising and sporting activities especially football and played soccer for local junior teams Collegians and Corinthians and also Gaelic football for both Saint Mary's GFC of Maugheraboy and Coolera GFC of Stradhill. He was also a supporter of Arsenal F.C..

His father, Sean MacManus, was a leading republican in the Sligo area and was a member of the Sligo anti H-Block Committee in the 1980's. He went on to become Mayor of Sligo, the first Sinn Fein Mayor in the Republic of Ireland since the beginning of the conflict in 1969. He was also involved in the negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement.

Joe's younger brother Chris is a Local Councillor within Sligo Borough Council, and a member of Sinn Féin's national executive, the Ard Comhairle.

Paramilitary Activity

MacManus was determined to become an active Irish Republican after attending the funeral of Jim Lynagh, one of the Loughall Martyrs, in 1987 and in 1990, at the age of 19, MacManus joined the Sligo Brigade of the IRA.

In 1991, MacManus became a member of a Ballyshannon based unit that replaced the disbanded West Fermanagh Brigade. To begin with MacManus carried out minor operations including the moving munitions between arms dumps, passing intelligence between operatives and attending training camps in the region.

On Sunday, 2 February 1992, MacManus and the rest of his unit, James Hughes, Conor O'Neill and Noel Magee, met at a safe house in Ballyshannon, County Donegal to make final arrangement for an operation which was to take place later in the following week.

Mulleek Ambush

On Monday, 3 February MacManus and his unit crossed the border and took over the house of farmer Pat Loughran. The hostage, Loughran, was ordered to the lure Eric Glass, a part-time Fermanagh District Council dog warden, to his home on the pretence that his dog had attacked a family member.

Glass, a part-time UDR soldier and former member of the B-Specials unit of the Ulster Special Constabulary, arrived at the farmhouse in the morning of the Wednesday 5 February. When Glass arrived at the gate of the farmhouse he was ambushed by the unit and order to get out of his van. Glass reach for his handgun, which as place on the passenger seat, and shots were exchanged. A gun battle ensued in which Glass was badly injured; his thigh bone was shattered and penetrated his skin. Glass managed to fight off his attackers, killing MacManus in the process.

This attack lead to legal history as for the first time since the Criminal Law Jurisdiction Act 1976 became law, three judges of the Irish Republic's top security, non-jury Special Criminal Court, namely Mr. Justice Morris, Judge Michael Reilly and Judge Peter Smithwick, crossed the border on 25 October 1992 to hear evidence in the trial of Noel Magee who was charged with the attempted murder of Glass. Magee, a native of Leggs, County Fermanagh, was jailed for 11.5 years in Dublin after being convicted in 1992 . He was released in 1998 as part of the peace process.

Republican Family

Joseph MacManus' father, Sean MacManus, who at the time was a leading republican went on to become Mayor of Sligo, the first Sinn Fein Mayor in the Republic of Ireland since the beginning of the conflict in 1969. He was also involved in the negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement. Joe's younger brother Chris is a Local Councillor within Sligo Borough Council, and a member of Sinn Féin's national executive, the Ard Comhairle.

Monument Issue

In 2002, a row erupted when a monument to Joe MacManus and fellows Volunteers Antoine MacGiolla Bhrighde and Kieran Fleming was sited close to the place where Protestant workmen William Hassard and Frederick Love were killed by the IRA in 1988.

References

  1. p.334
  2. p.343
  3. p.337
  4. Alderman Sean MacManus
  5. Northern News
  6. The Impartial Reporter
  7. make conciliatory move over IRA memorial


Sources

  • Kevin Toolis, Rebel Hearts, p.333-65
  • Piaras F. MacLochlainn, Last Words, p.19-22

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