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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

Che Guevara stamp sells out first run in ‘unprecedented’ public demand

12 October 2017

An Post hopes new stocks of €1 stamp will become available for general sale Free article

Gerry Adams welcomes Fatah and Hamas agreement as opportunity to revive peace process

12 October 2017

‘I urge the international community to speedily grasp this opportunity and encourage all sides to open up a renewed dialogue to making progress in the peace process’ Free article

Oireachtas Good Friday Committee to meet groups working with those affected by violence

11 October 2017

Watch proceedings live with reps from Pat Finucane Centre, Justice for the Forgotten, Relatives for Justice Free article

Dublin Greek Film Festival returns with award-winning movies – 19-22 October

9 October 2017

The festival will be presenting cinematic visions of Greece through features, documentaries and shorts along with few special events, including a concert and photo exhibition Free article

Women footballers’ victory a great result for teamwork and union, conference hears

6 October 2017

‘The stance taken by international captain Emma Byrne and her colleagues has brought the message of the victories that can be won through collectivisation’ Free article

Gerry Adams has 20-minute phone call with Catalan President – ‘Assured me his Government stands ready to talk’

6 October 2017

Onus on EU to help inclusive dialogue and mediation to resolve crisis Free article

PSNI Chief Constable breaks bread with the DUP

6 October 2017

‘Cabinet minister Michael Gove addressed big DUP fund-raising dinner in Ballymena last night, attended by Chief Constable, business and others’ – News Letter Political Editor’s tweet Free article

1916 hero’s grandson launches ‘Moore Street Battlefield Site’ sticker

5 October 2017

1916 Relatives Centenary Initiative Group back sticker as part of campaign Free article

5 October 1968 – RUC attack Civil Rights march in Duke Street, Derry

5 October 2017

The RUC attack in Duke Street brought the Civil Rights struggle in Ireland to a world audience for the first time. It was a complete eye-opener to many people. Free article