CAOIMHGHÍN Ó CAOLÁIN TD was Director of Elections in the H-Blocks general election campaign of 1981 when Kieran Doherty was elected TD for Cavan/Monaghan. Kieran later died on hunger-strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh. In advance of the National Hunger Strike Commemoration coming to Monaghan Town in August, Caoimhghín reflects on the 1981 period and on its legacy, particularly in his own constituency. Premium service article

HUNDREDS of republicans gathered in Mullaghban on Sunday 23 June for the annual South Armagh Volunteers Day, a day when people pay their respects to all those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom. Free article