"War of Independence in Limerick" gives him arrested 17 Nov 1920, and eventually executed 31 Dec 1920. The body was found the same day, but its identity was not known. The police took photos before the body was buriied. And his wife later identified him from these photos
1878 Born Co Limerick
1901 census at Knockainy, Limerick
1903 Feb 12 Married Florence Millea at Hospital
1911 census living in Hospital Town
1915 Mar 4. Enlisted British Army
1918 May 7. Discharged from British Army. Sickness on SWB. aged 35 years 2 months, ie born Mar 1883
1920 Nov 24 Michael O’Meara kidnapped from Kenmare Terrace, Hospital Knocklong, Limerick and shot dead. His body was recovered 1 Jan 1921.
1920 Dec 31 Shot in Limerick
£2850 compensation to his widow at Limerick Quarter sessions in Jun 1921