Remember the Hunger Strikers - Belfast

antrim | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Thursday November 13, 2008 14:36 by éirígí PRO press at eirigi dot org

Public Meeting & Discussion

The recent release of Steve McQueen’s critically acclaimed movie ‘Hunger’ has led to a renewed interest in both the 1981 Hunger Strike and the broader prison struggle of the 1970’s and 1980’s.

This is the context within which éirígí has organised a series of 1981 Hunger Strike- themed public meetings which will take place during the month of November.

Conway Mill in Belfast will host one such event on Friday (November 14).

The main speakers will be:
Bernard Fox from Belfast who took part in both the ‘blanket’ and ‘no-wash’ protest before joining the 1981 Hunger Strike. Bernard remained on Hunger Strike for 32 days before premature medical complications caused his protest to be ended.

Jake Mac Siacais from Belfast who took part in both the ‘blanket’ and ‘no-wash’ protests. As a former cellmate and close friend of Bobby Sands, Jake had a unique insight into not only the 1981 Hunger Strike but also the period before and following.

Fergus Ó hÍr from Belfast was a prominent member of the Relative’s Action Committee and a founding member of the National H-Block Armagh Committee. A one-time member of People’s Democracy, Fergus went on to be elected to Belfast City Council whilst standing in support of the prisoners of the H-Blocks and Armagh.

The details are:
Conway Education Centre
Conway Mill, Belfast,
7pm, Friday November 14th

Bígí Linn!