HERE are the events that the National Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee knows of to mark the 30th anniversary of the heroic 1980/1981 Hunger Strikes.
Updates can be got from Maureen or Deirdre at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee at 028 9034 7350 or [email protected] or local Sinn Féin contacts in your area.
The An Phoblacht website will also... Free article

Teemore, Fermanagh

THE passing of John Lunney of Druminiskill, Teemore, after a long and brave fight against illness is still being keenly felt by his family, friends and comrades.
Those who knew John would know of his great and abiding love of our Gaelic culture.  John had a passion for our music and songs, our sports and pastimes, our literature and our history. John recognised... Free article

Kilkenny

Coolbawn Ambush 90th Anniversary Commemoration
Castlecomer, County Kilkenny. June 18th at 4pm. Assemble at Kilkenny Street. Main Speaker Senator David Cullinane. Followed by lecture on the Tan War by historian Jim Maher in Castlecomer Hall, then traditional music session in Carroll’s, Railyard.

Hunger Strike | 30th anniversary events

HERE are the events that the National... Free article

I nDíl Chuimhne

3 June 1974: Volunteer Michael GAUGHAN (Parkhurst Prison), England.
3 June 1991: Volunteer Tony DORIS, Volunteer Lawrence McNALLY, Volunteer Pete RYAN, Tyrone Brigade.
4 June 1975: Volunteer Francis JORDAN, South Armagh Brigade.
4 June 1978: Volunteer Henry HEANEY, Long Kesh.
4 June 1991: Volunteer Danny McCAULEY, Tyrone Brigade.
5 June 1975: Volunteer Sean... Free article

HUGHIE BYRNE, a republican from Crumlin in Dublin and a delivery driver with An Phoblacht for over 18 years, is the honouree at this year’s Dublin South Central Sinn Féin Dinner Dance on June 17th.
In June 2007, Hughie retired as a driver with An Phoblacht for over 18 years. He was a familiar face at 58 Parnell Square and around the country where he delivered the then weekly An... Free article

HARDLY a day goes by now without a well-known sportsperson being caught tweeting in compromising circumstances. The latest casualty of the nimble fingers was young MJ Tierney of Laois who tweeted his disappointment at not only not starting against the Dubs but not even being sprung as a substitute.
Fair enough. Twitter is public space (and thank Christ I never registered is all I... Free article

THE HUNGER STRIKE EXHIBITION will be on view in the Pearse Centre at 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, next Thursday, June 9th, from 11am to 7pm.

Contains original artefacts from 1981 Hunger Strike and prisoners' effects.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE between Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman? Both are relatively successful Australian actresses. What could it be?

Well, Nicole is allowed to make advertisements to convince you to buy stuff. She has fronted campaigns internationally on TV, newspapers, magazines and cinema for Chanel, Nintendo, Schweppes and Omega watches.

At times the coverage of her... Free article

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