Friday, April 3, 2026, representatives of the Matt
Fitzpatrick 1916 Society Newtownbutler placed Easter
lilies on
the Tinneny family grave in which brothers Edward
and Patrick Tinneny are buried along with
generations of Tinnenys going back to 1807. The
bouquet with a note was placed in memory and
appreciation of their service as members of the
Wattlebridge Brigade of the Irish Republican Army in
the struggle for Irish freedom.
Photo courtesy of The
Matt Fitzpatrick 1916 Society
Newtownbutler.
The Society’s website contained the following
statement concerning the commemoration - “This
is a very important time of year for Irish
Republicans as we remember everyone who contributed
in anyway to the cause of Irish freedom. From the
men and women who were on the front line fight, to
those who payed the ultimate price and to the person
who assisted in any other way that helped this
cause, we pay respect to each and everyone of you.
We encourage everyone to wear an Easter Lilly and if
possible fly the national flag or possibly any other
Republican flags use may have from your house, flat
or work premises.”
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Patrick Tinneny |
Edward Tinneny |
Photos courtesy of Mary McGarvey.
Patrick and Edward Tinneny were the
sons of of James
and Mary Ann McEntyre Tinneny of
Goladuff, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, Northern
Ireland, grandsons of John and Margaret McAdam
Tinneny of Goladuff, great-grandsons of Hugh
Tinneny of Goladuff and the great-great
Grandsons of Thomas Tinneny of Goladuff.
See biographies of Patrick and Edward.
