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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

RIP Maureen McCullagh, Tyrone and New York

4 January 2013

Long-time seller of 'An Phoblacht' passes away in New York Free article

In defence of populism – Eoin Ó Broin answers 'Sunday Business Post'

3 January 2013

Eoin Ó Broin replies to Sunday Business Post political editor Pat Leahy – Sinn Féin’s political project is truly populist but a populism that is democratic, egalitarian and progressive Free article

Labour pains and an alternative to austerity

2 January 2013

'An Phoblacht' columnist Eoin Ó Murchú says the Labour Left need to look for allies outside their own ranks Free article

Loyalist flag protesters may march on Dáil

1 January 2013

Willie Frazer, publicity-hungry organiser of the ‘Love Ulster’ march in Dublin that resulted in riots costing €10million, in headline lead Free article

New Year greetings from cartoonist Jarla and all at An Phoblacht

31 December 2012

Thanks to all the friends, supporters, sellers, subscribers and contributors of An Phoblacht down the years. Stay with us in 2013. The struggle for freedom and a new society continues. Free article

Right royal rumpus over 'RTÉ Guide' and Christmas Day Queen

20 December 2012

TV listing lays it on the line Free article

1 in 6 calls to Samaritans linked to recession

19 December 2012

Dramatic increase in recession-related crisis calls, says emotional support and suicide prevention charity Free article

BBC Panorama exposé of British Army death squad rescheduled

18 December 2012

BBC explains why programme was pulled in week after review published into 'Dirty War' assassination of lawyer Pat Finucane Free article

Trade union supporters urged to buy from ‘Fair Shops’ this Christmas

18 December 2012

Mandate trade union’s Fair Shop campaign encourages people to shop at places that treat their employees fairly Free article

Priory Hall residents' candlelight vigil marks second Christmas out of homes

18 December 2012

Labour and Fine Gael TDs fail to support Priory Hall anniversary event Free article

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