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Kevin Barry Commorative Stamp

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An Irish 6p stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Kevin Barry (January 20 1902-November 1 1920. Kevin Barry was an Irish Republican Army soldier executed by the British Government during the Irish War of Independence. He was arrested and imprisoned prior to sentencing to death for his part in an attack on a British supply lorry which killed 3 British soldiers. This stamp was issued on November 2nd 1070.

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