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IN PICTURES: Hostages - Mansoor Adayfi and Tommy McKearney in Conversation in Derry's Central Library

Mansoor Adayfi who was held in Guantanamo Bay without charge for 14 years and former republican hunger striker Tommy McKearney pictured with Mansoor’s book ‘Don’t Forget Us Here’ prior to their Hostages Conversation held in the Central Library. ...

29 Jan 2024 at 10:31

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Weekend events to be held as part of Kevin Lynch annual commemoration

A number of events have been organised to take place in Dungiven this weekend as part of the Kevin Lynch annual commemoration weekend. The proceedings will kick off on Friday, July 26 with a talk by former P.o.W. and blanket man Séamus Kearney ...

24 Jul 2024 at 17:59

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Online lecture to give insight into hunger striker

A local history group is one of four who have collaborated to host an online lecture giving an insight into the life of republican hunger striker Bobby Sands. Rath Lurach History Collective will host the lecture alongside the 1798 Rebellion ...

11 Nov 2020 at 09:53

Northern Ireland

Route to Irish unity is happening ‘inch by inch’ – Mary Lou McDonald

The leader of Sinn Fein has stated that the route to Irish unity is getting there “inch by inch”, as she urged people to stop “being bystanders”. Mary Lou McDonald claimed that the day the public will have a say on a united Ireland “is ...

24 Aug 2025 at 17:49

Northern Ireland

Bobby Sands statue unveiled to mark anniversary of IRA hunger striker’s death

A statue has been unveiled in memory of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands in Belfast, marking the 44th anniversary of his death. The statue of the hunger striker and former MP was revealed at the Republican Memorial Garden in Twinbrook. ...

04 May 2025 at 17:23

Funeral being held for former senior IRA man Brendan McFarlane

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Funeral to be held for former senior IRA man Brendan McFarlane

The funeral of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane is being held. McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a ...

25 Feb 2025 at 16:17

National News

A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man – Kelly

Delivering a united Ireland would be the “most fitting tribute” to former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane, mourners in Belfast have heard. Senior republicans including former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, Donegal TD ...

25 Feb 2025 at 16:46

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Museum featuring hundreds of political and military artefacts opens in Derry

A museum featuring a diverse collection of political and military artefacts has opened its doors in Derry. The museum at Bedlam Antiques, located on Shipquay Street, officially opened its doors to the public last week. Gary ...

18 Feb 2025 at 20:00

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Bellaghy man to feature on RTÉ documentary alongside Irish singer Christy Moore

A County Derry man, who shared a cell with Bobby Sands in the lead up to the 1981 hunger strike, is set to feature on a documentary to be aired on RTÉ this weekend. Creedon's Musical Atlas of Ireland, which will be ...

11 Oct 2024 at 19:30

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Former blanket man Seamus Kearney gives talk in Dungiven

On Friday, July 26 the Thomas Ashe 1916 Society Dungiven hosted former blanket man Seamus Kearney to give a talk on his book, ‘No Greater Love’. Seamus explained that the book's title comes from a quote from Kevin ...

30 Jul 2024 at 20:15

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