10 Facts About Bridie O'Mullane

Bridget Josephine O'Mullane was born on 4 March 1895 in Sligo to Bridget and James Mullane.

Bridie O'Mullane had founded branches in County Sligo and went on to work all over the country.

Bridie O'Mullane was responsible for maintaining communications with units in Counties Down, Derry, Kildare, Louth, Meath and Westmeath.

Bridie O'Mullane was arrested on 3 November 1918 for selling flags without a permit, to raise funds for the organisation.

Bridie O'Mullane was arrested when she was visiting her father in prison, for carrying seditious literature and later during the civil war, acting on the Anti-Treaty side O'Mullane was arrested and imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol.

Bridie O'Mullane's cell was left decorated with graffiti, slogans and drawings that are still visible.

Bridie O'Mullane went on to be appointed Director of Publicity and Propaganda during the Irish Civil War.

Bridie O'Mullane conducted negotiations with the prison commander on their behalf.

Bridie O'Mullane was reportedly assaulted by the police while in custody.

Bridie O'Mullane died at age 74 and is buried in the Republican Plot in Glasnevin Cemetery.