Brian McNally
IrelandpoliticianMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Brian McNally, who was wrongfully convicted alongside Osgur Breatnach for the Sallins train robbery, has recently passed away at the age of 83. His case also highlights issues of coercion and miscarriage of justice within the Irish legal system during the 1970s.
Power10
Reach9,614
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Brian McNally was tried over the March 1976 robbery with Osgur Breatnach and Nicky Kelly.
My brother was put in the cell beside me. ‘Prepare yourself for the worst,’ he said – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-31
Ireland· 2026-07-31
Brian McNally, wrongfully convicted for Sallins train robbery, dies aged 83.
Osgur Breatnach’s wrongful conviction for Sallins train robbery declared miscarriage of justice – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-21
Ireland· 2026-07-21