Fermanagh & South Tyrone by-election, 1981 (April)

The by-election held in Fermanagh and South Tryrone on April 9 1981 is considered by many to be the most significant by-election held in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the Troubles. It saw the first victory for the militant Republican movement, which the following year entered electoral politics in full force as Sinn Féin. The successful candidate was the IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands who died twenty-six days later.

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By-election - Fermanagh and South Tryrone - April 9 - 1981 - Northern Ireland - Troubles - Republican - Sinn Féin - IRA - Hunger striker - Bobby Sands

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The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament Frank Maguire.

Related Topics:
Member of Parliament - Frank Maguire

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