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Irish republican, member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army: Died along with 9 other Republicans on hunger strike. See 1981 Irish Hunger Strike: Francis Hughes: 1981-05-12 United Kingdom: Hunger strike: Volunteer in the Provisional Irish Republican Army: Died along with 9 other Republicans on hunger strike. See 1981 Irish Hunger Strike ...
Slight in build, his large nose led to his being known by many people as "Nosy Kelly." At 18, Kelly enlisted in the British Army but was dishonourably discharged in 1951 for going AWOL. [1] He moved back and forth between Dublin and London for a number of years before settling in London permanently in about 1960. There he married, had a number ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 December 2024. Irish Provisional IRA member (1954–1981) Bobby Sands MP Roibeárd Ó Seachnasaigh Sands in Long Kesh, 1973 (aged 18–19) Member of Parliament for Fermanagh and South Tyrone In office 9 April 1981 – 5 May 1981 Preceded by Frank Maguire Succeeded by Owen Carron Personal details Born ...
Two years later, he was sentenced to prison for 40 years. The actor, who played a cop in the drama series The Shield, was upset when his spouse wanted a divorce and repeatedly convinced himself ...
People of Irish nationality who died in prison custody. For prisoners held by the Republic of Ireland that died in prison custody, see Category:Prisoners who died in Irish detention . Subcategories
Patrick Joseph McGoohan (/ m ə ˈ ɡ uː. ə n /; March 19, 1928 – January 13, 2009) was an Irish-American actor of film, television, and theatre.Born in New York City to Irish parents, he was raised in Ireland and England.
Conlon died of lung cancer on 21 June 2014 in his native Belfast home, surrounded by family members. [5] [9] His funeral was held at St Peter's Cathedral in Belfast: the ceremony was presided by Father Ciaran Dallat and saw the participation of the other members of the Guildford Four, the Maguire Seven, Irish Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and Conlon's former lawyer Gareth Peirce.
Dermot John Morgan (31 March 1952 – 28 February 1998) was an Irish comedian and actor, best known for his role as the title character on the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted. Early life [ edit ]