The remains of Patrick Maher have been reburied in his home parish of Glenbrohane in County Limerick. Mr Maher was one of 10 volunteers executed following a trial by a military court martial during the war of Independence.
Patrick Maher was 32 years of age when he and Edmond Foley were executed in Mountjoy jail in June 1921. They were charged with the murder of two RIC men who died during a shoot-out at Knocklong to free another volunteer, Sean Hogan.
Patrick Maher strongly protested his innocence. Two juries failed to reach a verdict. He was finally convicted by military court martial and sentenced to death.
In accordance with his family's wishes, Patrick Maher's remains were re-interred at the Republican plot at Ballylanders in County Limerick. Archbishop Dermot Clifford of Cashel and Emily was the chief celebrant at concelebrated requiem Mass.
Justice Minister John O'Donoghue delivered an oration during the State funeral and Patrick Maher was buried with military honours.
