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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

Martin's legacy will be a new Ireland - Gerry Adams

27 March 2018

More than 800 people packed into the Millennium Forum Theatre in Derry last night for the 'Remembering the Chieftain' event which saw former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams recount his memories of the late Martin McGuinness. Free article

Thousands take part in The Chieftain's Walk

25 March 2018

Thousands of people from across Ireland took part in The Chieftain's Walk from Derry to Donegal today in memory of the late Martin McGuinness. Free article

New An Phoblacht magazine launches today

23 March 2018

The new look An Phoblacht magazine launches today and will provide an alternative republican voice offering exclusive content, special interviews and unique perspectives. Free article

Portrait of Martin McGuinness unveiled at Stormont

22 March 2018

A new portrait of the late Martin McGuinness was unveiled at Stormont today to mark the first anniversary of the death of the republican icon and former deputy First Minister. Free article

Sinn Féin supports civil society coalition to Repeal 8th Amendment

22 March 2018

Sinn Féin has very clearly tendered its support for the civil society coalition ‘Together4Yes’ that seeks to repeal the 8th amendment from the Irish constitution. Together4Yesdescribes itself as the national civil society campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the constitution, campaigning for a more compassionate Ireland that allows abortion care for women who need... Free article

Committee agrees to contact Taoiseach after Sinn Féin motion to abolish SCU passes Dáil vote

22 March 2018

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has agreed to write to An Taoiseach, after an overwhelming majority of TDs have voted to support Sinn Féin’s motion to abolish the government’s Strategic Communications Unit. Free article

Events to mark anniversary of death of Martin McGuinness

21 March 2018

A series of events will be held in Derry over the next few days to mark the first anniversary of the death of republican icon, Martin McGuinness. Free article

Martin McGuinness - ordinary but at the same time, exceptional

21 March 2018

On the first anniversary of the death of the late Martin McGuinness, author and commentator Jude Collins reflects on his extraordinary life and legacy. Free article

Party leaders must provide leadership to members on the 8th - Louise O'Reilly TD

20 March 2018

Sinn Féin’s Health spokesperson, Louise O’Reilly TD has urged other party leaders to do as their job title suggests, and provide leadership to their members on the issue of the 8th Amendment. Free article

Sinn Féin Dáil motion to disband Government spin unit set to pass

20 March 2018

A Sinn Féin Dáil motion seeking to disband the Government’s Strategic Communications Unit (SCU) looks set to pass as it has been confirmed that the motion has the support of Fianna Fáil and the Labour Party. Free article

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