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Hunger Strikers set heroic example for all republicans (Free article)
17 August 2006
During those long, agonising months in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh in 1981, the Hunger Strikers knew that the epic struggle they were waging was not merely about prison conditions. They were very conscious that theirs was part of a much wider battle for hearts and minds in Ireland and internationally. In full knowledge of the awesome power ranged…
I nDíl Chuimhne agus Comhbhrón (Free article)
17 August 2006
I nDíl Chuimhne 14 August 1974 Vol Paul MAGORRIAN , South Down Command, 15 August 1969, Fian Gerald McAULEY , Fianna Éireann, August 16 1973: Vol Daniel McANALLEN , Tyrone Brigade, Vol Patrick QUINN , Tyrone Brigade, 16 August 1991: Tommy DONAGHY , Sinn Féin, 18 August 1971: Vol Eamonn LAFFERTY , Derry Brigade, 19…
Mala Poist.... (Free article)
17 August 2006
Mála Poist ' An Phoblacht' welcomes readers' letters. Letters in Irish or English should be kept short (no more than 200 words) and typed or handwritten clearly, double-spaced and on one side of the paper only. Name and address should be supplied for verification, but these will not be published if we are so requested.…
Imeachtai (Free article)
17 August 2006
Imeachtaí / Events o DUBLIN CD launch/fundraiser: The Irish Brigade new CD launch (an audience with the Irish Brigade) / Sinn Féin fundraiser Friday 25 of August 8pm, the Sallynoggin Inn, Sallynoggin Road, Dublin. tickets: €10 from Ray 087 2886707. PLAY: Ar An Pluid. (On the Blanket): 9pm Friday 25 August,…
Remembering 1981 - Jackie McMullan's Hunger Strike experience (Free article)
17 August 2006
Jackie McMullan, aged 25, joined the 1981 Hunger Strike on 17 August, replacing the late Thomas McElwee. The third of a family of seven, the young McMullan studied in Athlone as a boarder. In Belfast the conflict loomed large and by 1971 he had gone home. That summer his home was raided several times a week and in September his older brother…
Call for release of Raytheon protestors (Free article)
17 August 2006
Sinn Féin has called for the release of nine people arrested following protests at the Raytheon plant in Derry.
Rembering 1981 Falls witnesses another remarkable event (Free article)
17 August 2006
Belfast's Falls Road has been at the centre of the political and military struggle for independence since the mid '60s.This Road and the districts adjacent to it produced some of the most memorable events in this phase of the freedom struggle. For almost 30 years the Road echoed to the sounds of the armed and political struggle.
Support for Miami Five (Free article)
17 August 2006
A sponsored walk in support of five Cubans held in US jails was organised by the West Armagh Community Festival committee last Saturday. The 13km walk went from the Tyrone village of Moy to Armagh city.
The Mitchel McLaughlin Column (Free article)
17 August 2006
Since partition, unionists have denied or refused to recognise the right of Catholics to participate in the functions of government. This was the outworking of the 'Protestant State for a Protestant people' as espoused by James Craig. This writ ran virtually unopposed either by nationalists in the North or by successive governments in Dublin up…
Restructuring of Sinn Féin Cúigí in Connaught and Ulster (Free article)
17 August 2006
Sinn Féin's new Cúige Chonnacht held its first AGM in Moran's Hotel, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon on 23 July. Over 50 people were in attendance. The former Connacht-Uladh Cúige has recently been restructured with counties Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan joining Cúige na Sé Chontae. This development occurred in the aftermath of a motion to the…
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