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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

Dublin water crisis is "a legacy of under investment"

31 October 2013

Dublin City Council still in the dark as to why production capacity at water treatment plant has fallen by 25% Free article

Ambivalent relationship between unionist parties and paramilitaries has to end

30 October 2013

There is no acceptable level of sectarianism, says Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney Free article

MEPs in West Bank and East Jerusalem with Martina Anderson MEP call for action to end Israeli occupation

30 October 2013

The visit to the West Bank and East Jerusalem followed Israel’s refusal to allow the MEPs entry to Gaza through its blockade even though the visit had the full support of Martin Schulz, the President of the European Parliament Free article

The Greysteel ‘Trick or Treat’ killings 1993 and the Haass Talks today – Martin McGuinness

30 October 2013

‘A commitment to and a combination of engagement, political will and determination can resolve most difficulties. This is as true today as it was in 1993.’ Free article

Video: British state collusion with UVF death squads 'went all the way to the top', says author Anne Cadwallader

29 October 2013

Author of explosive new book 'Lethal Allies: British Collusion in Ireland" speaks to 'An Phoblacht' about Britain's 'dirty war' Free article

After Peter Robinson’s GAA talk, can the DUP walk the walk?

25 October 2013

The DUP leader exhorted the DUP to reach out; said we all need to extend the hand of friendship; and called for partnership and reconciliation Free article

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Sinn Féin

24 October 2013

The Nobel Peace Prize winner and former political prisoner was welcomed at Stormont by junior ministers Jonathan Bell of the DUP and Jennifer McCann of Sinn Féin Free article

Ex-RUC cover-up in Police Ombudsman probes of killings during conflict

24 October 2013

The association for retired Royal Ulster Constabulary officers tells the Justice Minister it will no longer encourage members to co-operate with Police Ombudsman investigations into conflict killings Free article

The Shankill bomb anniversary — Martin McGuinness on the legacy of the past

23 October 2013

'The legacy of the Shankill bomb will stay with the bereaved families and our entire community for many years. It’s a legacy all republicans will share with sincere regret and sorrow.' Free article

Sinn Féin National Draw 2013 Results

23 October 2013

The 1st Prize of £15,000 was won by Owen Mohan from Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh. Ticket Number: 33899. Congratulations, Owen. Here are all the other winners. Free article

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