Tory councillor exposed as former IRA gun-runner

A Conservative Party councillor in England has resigned after being exposed as a former IRA gun-runner.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2008 - 07:49

A Conservative Party councillor in England has resigned after being exposed as a former IRA gun-runner.

Maria Gatland, a Tory councillor in Croydon, was confronted by a member of the public who recognised her as the author of a 'kiss-and-tell' book about her experiences inside the IRA.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: EnglandPlace: CroydonPlace: BelfastPlace: AmsterdamPerson: Maria GatlandPerson: Maria MaguirePerson: Daithí Ó ConnaillEvent: 1972 Bloody Friday bombingsOrganisation: ToryOrganisation: Conservative PartyOrganisation: IRAOrganisation: British Conservative PartyOrganisation: Croydon Council
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