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Bobby Sands writing in An Phoblacht/Republican News

12 June 2026

BOBBY SANDS was the most prolific writer of the republican prisoners in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh during the Blanket Protest which lasted from 1976 until 1981. He was in prison for most of that time, being arrested in October 1976 and sentenced in September 1977. Free article

'West Belfast' by Danny Morrison praised by 'Top Boy' screenwriter Ronan Bennett for authenticity

4 February 2015

Danny Morrison novel challenges stereotypical version of life in conflict-torn west Belfast, says acclaimed author Free article

PSNI 'blocked truth' over 'Glenanne Gang' death squad inquiry, High Court told

3 February 2015

The 'Glenanne Gang' was made up of active members of the PSNI's predecessor, the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the British Army's Ulster Defence Regiment, and the unionist paramilitary Ulster Volunteer Force – researchers believe the death squad could have been responsible for up to 120 murders Free article

Anti-austerity campaigners should aim at winning next general election on a common platform, says trade union leader

2 February 2015

'History is presenting a ‘once in a century’ opportunity to reassert the egalitarian ideals of the 1916 Proclamation which were suffocated in the counter-revolution which followed the foundation of the state' – SIPTU President Jack O'Connor at the Jim Larkin Commemoration Free article

SDLP leader John Hume meets the IRA – Remembering the Past

31 January 2015

The radio debate between Gerry Adams and John Hume which resulted in Hume’s meeting with the IRA took place on 31 January 1985 Free article

Sindo's watery poison pen story left high and dry by hard evidence

30 January 2015

Sunday Independent scribbler Jim Cusack left spluttering as scare story blaming republicans for alleged pollution of Dundalk drinking water refuted by Irish Water Free article

The Irish Volunteer - Volume 2 - Number 9

30 January 2015

The Irish Volunteer - Óglach na hÉireann Volume 2 - Number 9 newspaper, first published 30th January 1915 Free article

After SYRIZA's success . . . The tipping point to secure political power for change in Ireland

30 January 2015

Sinn Féin leader calls for formal discussions on Irish Left alternative . . . Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney's article from the February 'An Phoblacht' that is stirring debate in Ireland and beyond Free article

Sinn Féin leader calls for formal discussions on Irish Left alternative

29 January 2015

Sinn Féin initiative warmly welcomed by SYRIZA, Podemos and Basque MEPs (among others) when Declan Kearney met GUE/NGL European Parliament group in Brussels on Wednesday Free article

Video – Fine Gael/Labour accused of dishonesty on jobs creation

29 January 2015

The Sinn Féin Jobs Spokesperson has sharply criticised the government parties for failing to deliver a coherent strategy on regional enterprise development Free article

Video - Opposition walkout of Dáil as Garda malpractice debate cancelled

28 January 2015

Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and other parties storm out of Dáil after debate on Guerin report into allegations that serious crimes were not investigated properly by gardaí is cancelled Free article

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