Although Maginn had no paramilitary connections , the Ulster Defence Association claimed he was a Provisional IRA intelligence officer .
Maginn , a 28 - year - old Catholic , was shot by the UFF at his home in Lissize , near Rathfriland .
Although Maginn had no paramilitary connections , the Ulster Defence Association claimed Maginn was a Provisional IRA Maginn   .
Maginn , a 28 - year - old Catholic , was shot by the UFF at his home in Lissize , near Rathfriland .