Iarchimí Fhear Manach

06/11/2026

Ireland must not play Israel in the UEFA nations league.

06/10/2026

The Annual Bodenstown Commemoration 2026 - Sunday 28th June 2026 - Bodenstown, Co. Kildare

06/03/2026

Today, June 3rd, marks the Anniversary of the death of Óglagh Michael Gaughan, who died on hunger strike in Parkhurst Prison in 1974 after 64 days without food.

Michael was just 24 years old, a young man from Mayo who gave his life in pursuit of political status and the freedom of his country.

06/01/2026

'A Bitter Harvest' by Garbhan Downey
Fermanagh Book Launch

🗓️This Thursday, 4th June, at 7pm
📍The Clubhouse, St Pat's, Donagh

'A Bitter Harvest' Fermanagh Book Launch Thurs 4th June 7pm The Clubhouse

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05/29/2026

One to watch 👉'We Have Him Back'
👉Saturday 6th June
👉In the Island Theatre Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
👉At 8pm

'We Have Him Back'
👉Saturday 6th June
👉In the Island Theatre Ballinamore, Co Leitrim
👉At 8pm

'We Have Him Back,' by Brían Mac Suibhne, is an historically accurate account of the death, after 62 days on hunger strike, and subsequent kidnapping by the Dublin government of Frank Stagg's remains.

How they buried Frank in an unmarked grave with a 24 hour Garda presence for 18 months.

And how Frank's brother, George Stagg, fulfilled the promise he made to re-inter Frank's remains in the Republican Plot in Ballina, Co Mayo.

A link to buy tickets is in the comments below👇

05/28/2026

And the final song in our series of international songs featuring Bobby Sands is the 'Little Flame' by American singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton.

This is a live recording from the Róisín Dubh, Galway this year. In her intro Carsie explains how the song came about.

The picture in this video is of a mural that was unveiled in Rome, Italy for Bobby's 45th Anniversary earlier this year.

As we said in our first post in this series of international songs: The name and memory, of Bobby Sands has travelled, and lives on, far beyond our shores.

05/27/2026

The penultimate song of international songs either about Bobby Sands or featuring him.

'Kantu Bat Gara' is a Basque song from Jon Maia, featuring Pitti and Gorka Hermosa.

The lyrics weave through the history of the Basque Country and its struggle for freedom and the importance of the Basque language, culture and poetry.

As well as mentioning Bobby Sands, it mentions Basque heroes Matalaz, Lauaxeta and Telesforo Monzon.

It also mentions Basque singer Xalbador, the Shepard of Urepele, and Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca.

And naturally, the Tree of Guernica, is referenced.

05/22/2026

No1️⃣

Vótáil No1️⃣ in Galway West

Vótáil No1️⃣ in Dublin Central

It's election day in Galway West and Dublin Central, and polls are now open until 10pm. If you live in either of these constituencies you can take the next step in getting rid of this failed FF/FG government.

A vote for Sinn Féin today is a vote to stand up against the government and tell them enough is enough.

Vótáil Sinn Féin No1️⃣

Vótáil Mark Lohan No1️⃣ in Galway West

Vótáil Janice Boylan No1️⃣ in Dublin Central

05/21/2026

Today we also remember Patsy O'Hara on the 45th Anniversary of his death on Hunger Strike.

"Let the fight go on" were the last words of Patsy, said to his Mother.

This song, echoing those famous words is sang here by Derry band, Summefly.

Patsy O'Hara, always remembered.

05/21/2026

Today we remember Óglach Raymond McCreesh on the 45th Anniversary of his death on Hunger Strike.

Southern Winds was written by Tom McCreesh for his first cousin Raymond who died in 1981 after 61 days on hunger strike.

Here, sang brilliantly by Christy Moore.

Ray McCreesh, always remembered.