Thomas Hand (Irish republican)

During the Irish War of Independence he was on the run and stayed at numerous safe houses.

[5] The Tans had surrounded his house and he was fatally shot in the head and the chest at a window.

[8] In September 2005 a plaque was unveiled on Baltrasna Lane where he had lived by his niece, Molly Wherity.

The Hand, MacGowan and Sherlock memorial in his place of burial, Baldungan Castle cemetery, is named after and dedicated to him.

[2] On 23 April 2016 a tree was planted in honour of Hand and two others in Skerries Harps GAA clubhouse.