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
Fograi Bhais
27 August 2010
Jack Crowe
A real Dublin character and unrepentant Fenian
JACK CROWE (1929 to 2010), a republican stalwart who was the archetype of a ‘Dublin character’ passed away on the 21st of July and was laid to rest in Mount Jerome Cemetery. The service in Rathfarnham was attended by several generations of Dublin republicans, supporters and former members and activists of the... Free article
Notices
27 August 2010
I nDíl Chuimhne
1 September 1973: Volunteer Anne Marie PETTICREW, Cumann na mBan, Belfast
4 September 1970: Volunteer Michael KANE, Belfast Brigade, 3rd Battalion
9 September 1973: Volunteer Francis DODDS, Long Kesh
9 September 1985: Volunteer Raymond McLAUGHLIN, Donegal Brigade
12 September 1989: Volunteer Seamus TWOMEY, GHQ Staff
14 September 1986: Volunteer Jim McKERNAN,... Free article
Notices
26 August 2010
I nDíl Chuimhne
“Life springs from death and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations.” – Pádraig Mac Piarais
1 August 1981: Volunteer Kevin LYNCH (INLA), Long Kesh
2 August 1981: Volunteer Kieran DOHERTY, Long Kesh
3 August 1972: Volunteer Robert McCRUDDEN, Belfast Brigade, 2nd Battalion
3 August 1974: Volunteer Martin SKILLEN, Belfast Brigade, 2nd... Free article
Operation Exposure
26 August 2010
THE respected British human rights lawyer, Michael Mansfield, speaking on the BBC Radio Foyle lunchtime programme, has made the point that, in keeping with the general principle of protecting the community, there must always be respect for natural justice.
He was being interviewed in the context of what the PSNI in Derry has called ‘Operation Exposure’, where images of (mainly... Free article
Video: Man chains himself at ESB HQ over bill
18 August 2010
ESB protest: Video of man chained to ESB HQ and Sinn Féin protest against electricity disconnections
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Free college places at NCI for unemployed
14 August 2010
THE National College of Ireland is now able to offer a limited number of fee-free places on selected courses under the Labour Market Activation programme.
Drugs-busting hotline for Dublin Nth-East: 1800 220 220
13 August 2010
SINN FÉIN Councillor Larry O’Toole today launched the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing freephone line in Dublin North-East.
Speaking during the launch at the Mornington Centre this morning, Councillor O’Toole called on Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to secure permanent funding for what he described as a “highly successful project which has already had an invaluable influence on the fight... Free article
Prison protest resolution welcomed by Sinn Féin
12 August 2010
SINN FÉIN Assembly member Caral Ní Chuilin has welcomed the resolution this evening of the dispute in Roe House after a deal was worked out between the prison administration and the prisoners.
Ms Ní Chuilin said:
“In recent months, along with other Sinn Féin representatives, I have met the prisoners in Roe House, their families and the group representing them on the... Free article
Sinn Féin launches plan for young jobless
12 August 2010
SINN FÉIN Finance spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD and Dublin County Councillor Seán Crowe today launched a set of proposals aimed at making self employment a realistic option for young people. They have highlighted the need improved social insurance safety nets for the self employed as a key change to encourage the young unemployed to become entrepreneurs.
Speaking to the media... Free article
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