Raymond McCreesh and Patsy O’Hara – Died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh
19 May 2026
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 1981, witnessed the deaths of two more Hunger Strikers. Raymond McCreesh passed away at 2:30am. That evening, Patsy O’Hara died. The deaths of Raymond and Patsy – who had started the strike on the same day, died on the same day and were born within a fortnight of each other in February 1957 – marked a critical escalation in the prison struggle as well as the struggle outside the prisons walls. Free article
Leo Varadkar elected as Taoiseach, endorsed by Fianna Fáil but opposed by Sinn Féin
14 June 2017
If new Fine Gael Taoiseach believes the people support his right-wing policies then he should test it in a general election, Gerry Adams says Free article
Protecting Good Friday Agreement a priority, says European Parliament’s chief negotiator on Brexit
14 June 2017
Ireland North MEP Martina Anderson welcomes commitment Free article
Video: Attack on Liverpool Irish bar during loyal order parade
14 June 2017
Loyalists try to force their way into bar during Apprentice Boys event Free article
The End for Enda – Kenny’s last day as Taoiseach as Leo is lined up for power by Fianna Fáil
13 June 2017
Enda Kenny has had his successes but his tenure includes many abject failures too, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams tells Dáil Free article
Abstaining from Westminster is rejecting British interference in Ireland – Danny Morrison
12 June 2017
Leinster House and Stormont, for all their many flaws, are assemblies of the people of this island Free article
McCallion first in Foyle – ‘The SDLP citadel has fallen’
9 June 2017
Bernie McGuinness, widow of the late Martin, was among the first to congratulate Elisha McCallion on her success Free article
Maintain the momentum – Vote Sinn Féin
8 June 2017
People’s rights are under assault from the unionist parties and their political cousins in the Conservative & Unionist Party at Westminster. Free article
20 years ago this week – Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin is elected as Sinn Féin TD for Cavan/Monaghan
7 June 2017
Martin McGuinness: ‘My greatest joy is that our victories were all-Ireland victories’ Free article
London Bridge – Jihadist murder wave brings call for honest assessment of Garda resources
7 June 2017
Garda Representative Association clashes with Justice Minister over Ireland’s readiness to meet ‘Islamic State’ terror Free article
DUP belatedly bends to pressure over support by UDA/UVF-backed Loyalist Communities Council
6 June 2017
Ulster Unionist Party candidate Mike Nesbitt’s rejection of loyalist support endorsed by UUP but DUP dance on the head of a pin until it finally follows suit Tuesday lunchtime Free article
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