1981 Irish Hunger Strike
The 1981 Irish Hunger Strike was a campaign by Irish republican prisoners in Northern Ireland for the British government to grant them political status. It was a seminal event in modern Irish history. It radicalised nationalist politics, and was the midwife to Sinn Féin as a serious political force, which ultimately led to it overtaking the SDLP as the main nationalist party in Northern Ireland.
Related Topics:
Irish republican - Northern Ireland - British government - Nationalist - Sinn Féin - SDLP
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Background |
| ► | First Hunger Strike |
| ► | Second Hunger Strike |
| ► | Consequences |
| ► | Commemorations |
| ► | References |
| ► | Resources |
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