Commandant of the local IRA unit. He plans a revenge attack on a police barracks despite Dermot's warnings about civilian casualties. After Dermot quits and threatens to go to the police, McGinnis camps outside Dermot's home. In the stormy darkness, he fatally shoots Dermot's sister Bella, mistaking her for Dermot, and is left horrified by the mistake.
Hierarchical relationship where McGinnis holds command authority over Dermot's unit.
McGinnis refuses to authorize a rescue mission for the captured Sean.
McGinnis unknowingly positions himself near Neeve during his search for Dermot.
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