Brendan Hughes - A Working Class Hero

“We know their dream; enough
To know they dreamed and are dead;”

It is with great sadness that Ógra Shinn Féin members learnt of the passing of Brendan Hughes. The Dark as he was fondly known, was a legendary republican activist.

His death will be a great loss to his family and friends, but also to the wider republican community and we send our condolence, thoughts and sympathies to all at this difficult time.

Brendan was a proud Republican Socialist, rooted to his working class background. His extraordinary record of activism was inspired by a deep commitment to ending the oppression of the ordinary person.

His bravery and commitment was immense, having spent 14 years in prison and actively led the 1980 Hungerstrike, his defiance shone through when he escaped from prison.

Although in recent years he disagreed with the direction taken by Sinn Féin, he was held in the highest regard by all.

A deeply inspiring Republican whose actions have played a huge part in the struggle for a Free and Socialist Ireland!

“Shedding yellow tears like child

For a legend passed away.”