He served in the Irish War of Independence with the 3rd Tipperary brigade of the IRA, attaining the rank of Staff captain. He suffered wounds during an engagement with Black and Tans at Ballagh, County Tipperary. Despite anti-Treaty sympathies, he took no active part in the Irish Civil War.
He participated in the Irish War of Independence under the 3rd Tipperary brigade of the IRA, reaching the rank of Staff captain. He sustained injuries during a confrontation with Black and Tans at Ballagh, County Tipperary. Despite holding anti-Treaty sentiments, he did not actively engage in the Irish Civil War.