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  • Bobby Sands and the 1981 Hunger Strike

    Bobby Sands was an incredibly multifaceted figure in modern Irish history. He was a writer and poet, a member of Parliament, and a volunteer to the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

    March 16, 2024
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