Tag Archives: Dan Breen

THE IRA MEN DREW THEIR REVOLVERS AND WALKED THROUGH THE TRAIN…

ONE-THIRD PLAYGROUND, ONE-THIRD RIC MEMORIAL, ONE-THIRD BROWN-ENVELOPED APARTMENT BLOCK FOR A BUILDER BUDDY? Another Moore Street fiasco in the making? A Fine Gael political representative is currently flying a kite to gauge reaction/opposition to a proposal to build a playground … Continue reading

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THE REPUBLIC SO ESTATED AND FUNCTIONING.

ON THIS DATE (7TH NOVEMBER) 95 YEARS AGO – LAST LETTER FROM AN IRA HUNGER-STRIKER. “Dearest Br. Miceal, Thanks ever so much. I really can’t find words to explain adequately my gratitude for your prompt response to my appeal for … Continue reading

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4 (SO FAR) FOR THE 42ND ON THE 25TH!

ON THIS DATE (31ST OCTOBER) 45 YEARS AGO : ‘UP LIKE A BIRD’! The ‘Alouette II’ helicopter (pictured) which the IRA used on the 31st October 1973 – 45 years ago on this date – to rescue three Irish republicans … Continue reading

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WHAT ONE POLITICAL “DICKHEAD” SAID TO ANOTHER…..

THE REAL IRA…. “We will not disband.” Although on a permanent cease-fire, the RIRA say they will not be disbanding and would dump rather than surrender any weapons. By Liz Walsh. From ‘Magill’ magazine, October 1998. The security forces are … Continue reading

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