Dick McKee

Richard "Dick" McKee (1893 – 1920) was a prominent member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the Irish War of Independence.

McKee was born in Dublin, Ireland. He joined the Irish Volunteers in 1913 and quickly rose through the ranks. He participated in the Easter Rising in 1916, fighting at the General Post Office (GPO). After the Rising's suppression, he was imprisoned in England.

Upon his release, McKee rejoined the reorganized Irish Volunteers, which later became the IRA. He became Commandant of the Dublin Brigade and played a key role in planning and executing IRA operations in the city. He was known for his daring and leadership.

McKee, along with Peadar Clancy and Conor Clune, was arrested by British forces on 20 November 1920. They were held in Dublin Castle. The following day, 21 November 1920, became known as Bloody Sunday. Later that day, McKee, Clancy, and Clune were shot dead by their captors. British authorities claimed they were killed while trying to escape, but this account is widely disputed, and it is generally believed they were summarily executed.

McKee's death, along with the other events of Bloody Sunday, further intensified the conflict in the Irish War of Independence. He is remembered as a significant figure in the fight for Irish independence and is commemorated in various memorials and place names.