Joseph McGuinness
Joseph 'Joe' McGuinness was a prominent figure in the struggle for Irish independence, born on April 10, 1873, in County Roscommon. A member of the Irish Volunteers and a key participant in the 1916 Easter Rising, McGuinness was sentenced to ten years in prison but won a significant by-election in 1917 while incarcerated, showcasing a shift in Irish political sentiment. His campaign slogan, 'Put him in to get him out,' resonated with voters, reflecting the public's desire for change. McGuinness later served as a TD in the Dáil Éireann and supported the Anglo-Irish Treaty before his untimely death in 1922.
Born on Apr 10, 1873 (152 years old)
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Joseph McGuinness was a key figure in the Irish independence movement and won a byelection in 1917 while imprisoned.
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