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29 Jan 2026

Author Séamus Kearney bringing 'Exposing Stakeknife' talk to Derry

Author Séamus Kearney bringing 'Exposing Stakeknife' talk to Derry

Author Séamus Ke.arney bringing 'Exposing Stakeknife' talk to Derry

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29 Jan 2026 1:00 PM

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Author Séamus Kearney is bringing his talk 'Exposing Stakeknife' to Derry.
The event, hosted by the 1916 Societies, will be held at 6.00pm, on Saturday, January 31, in the Ráth Mor Centre in Creggan.
Mr Kearney will share his "hard-hitting account of his pursuit to uncover the truth behind the execution of his brother, Michael Kearney, and the complex network that surrounded the treacherous figure known as ‘Stakeknife'".
A spokesperson for the 1916 Societies said: "This event will dig deep into the depths of state sponsored murder and corruption, offering unique insights into the dual roles played by key figures at the time.
"Séamus Kearney’s story is one of determination, as he navigates through layers of secrecy to seek the truth and uncover ‘Stakeknife’," they added.
"The audience can expect: an in-depth look at the counter-insurgency war and the murky role of ‘Stakeknife’; and a personal and moving narrative of brotherhood and betrayal, vividly brought to life through Kearney’s experiences, as chronicled in his book, 'No Greater Love'.
"We will also get insights into Séamus Kearney’s journey from a young volunteer to an IRA staff officer and his harrowing time on the blanket protest in the H-Blocks, and his firsthand account of the 1981 hunger strike.
"In addition, there will be an open Q&A session where Séamus will discuss the broader themes of the war.
"We look forward to hosting an event that promises to challenge perceptions and reveal the extreme measures the British state and their agents were prepared to take to infiltrate, disrupt, and destroy the IRA. Exposing how they turned a blind eye to torture and murder to protect the identity of Stakeknife," the 1916 Societies' spokesperson said.
"'No Greater Love' serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression and is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the epic struggle of the Blanket Protest and Hunger Strike of 1981. Signed copies will be available on the evening," they added.

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