The Life and times of John ‘Rover’ McCann

On the 22nd of November 1920 John “Rover” McCann was removed from his home by uniformed men and later found dead after receiving a number of gun-shot wounds.

The headline of a newspaper article describing the event reads:

BRUTAL MURDER IN RUSH

YOUNG MAN TAKEN FROM HIS HOUSE AND MURDERED BY UNIFORMED MEN

FATE OF POOR JACK MCCANN

With the support of Fingal County Council and the Commemorations Unit, The Loughshinny & Rush Historical Society in partnership with Historical writer Aidan Arnold have produced a booklet that describes the life and time of John 'Rover' McCann, the Irish Republican Army, the influences that shaped his life and the events that lead to his untimely and brutal death.

For more information about the booklet and how to obtain a copy please contact the Loughshinny & Rush Historical Society on 087 0682949.