Former Hunger Striker and blanket protester to be interviewed in Letterkenny IT

Letterkenny based Republican ex-prisoner centre Abhaile Arís has confirmed that they are to host an event in the LYIT to mark the 30th anniversary of the first H-Block hunger strike.
The event entitled 'Memories of the H-Block Hunger Strikes’ will take place on Monday 8th Nov 8pm.

Donegal republican Padraig MacLochlainn will interview former hunger striker Raymond McCartney and Síle Darragh who was OC of the female prisoners in Armagh Gaol during the blanket protest.

Abhaile Arís youth worker Jack Murray commented on the event;

“As 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the first hunger strike in Long Kesh we wanted to host an event that would not only mark that historic era but also create an awareness and understanding among young people who weren’t even born at the time.

“This event will provide people with a unique opportunity to hear intimate and personal reflections on the hunger strike and blanket protest from people and the centre of that historic era.'



“I would encourage anyone and interest in politics and Irish History to come along and join in the discussion.''
Food and refreshments will be served at the event.

For more information on the event or for media enquiries contact Jack Murray on 0860281010

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