Remembering Martin McGuinness, died 21st March 2017. Devoted, husband, father and grandfather. Dedicated Republican activist and politician who gave a lifetime of service to the cause of Irish Freedom.
On 6/3/1988, three unarmed Belfast republicans, Mairéad Farrell, Dan McCann & Séan Savage, were executed in broad daylight by British forces on Gibraltar. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglach Joe McDonnell, Belfast brigade Óglaigh na hÉireann. Died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks at Long Kesh POW camp on 8/7/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Óglaigh Mairéad Farrell, Dan McCann, Seán Savage. Óglaigh na hÉireann Belfast, executed by the SAS on the streets of Gibraltar 6/3/1988. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Flowers placed at Crumlin road jail to mark the 80th anniversary of the execution of Óglach Tom Williams 2/9/1942. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
This Easter Sunday will be different and difficult for the families of our fallen volunteers they shall always be in our thoughts and our prayers .. Rest in Peace soldiers of Ireland.
Óglach Raymond McCreesh, Óglaigh na hÉireann, Camlough.
Óglach Patsy O'Hara, INLA, Derry.
Died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks at Long Kesh on 21/5/1981. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Belfast National Graves Association are saddened to hear of the death of our friend and comrade, Bobby Storey. Extending our condolences to his partner, Theresa and their entire family circle at this difficult time. RIP Bobby.
Remembering Mary Ann McCracken, Belfast 8/7/1770 - 26/7/1866. She stood by her brother's scaffold in Cornmarket Belfast on 17/7/1798 and would dedicate the remainder of her long life to others. A strong brave Irishwoman. Buried Clifton Street Belfast.
Óglach Dorothy Maguire and her sister, Óglach Maura Meehan, Belfast brigade Cumann na mBan, murdered by British Crown forces on 23/10/1971. Both women were unarmed when troops fired on the car they were travelling in. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglach Francis Hughes, Óglaigh na hÉireann, Bellaghy county Derry. Died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks at Long Kesh prison camp on 12/5/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Óglach Bobby Sands MP. Belfast Brigade Óglaigh na hÉireann. Died on hunger strike in the H Blocks, Long Kesh 5/5/1981. Over 100,000 people attended his funeral in Belfast. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Remembering Kieran Nugent, Belfast. The First Blanket protester. Died 4/5/2000. Go ndeanaidh Dia trócaire ar a anam. He wore no convict's uniform nor meekly served his time.
Óglach Tom McElwee, Óglaigh na hÉireann, Bellaghy, died on hunger strike in the H Blocks at Long Kesh camp on 8/8/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglach Kieran Doherty, Andersonstown, Belfast. P.O.W., elected TD, died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks at Long Kesh on 2/8/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Tribute left this morning by the National Graves Association,Belfast by the gun of U-19, the German U-Boat that took Roger Casement home on Good Friday morning 1916. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglach Kieran Doherty, TD. Belfast brigade Óglaigh na hÉireann, died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks at Long Kesh prison camp on 2/8/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Remembering Nora McCabe, Belfast. Shot in the head by a rubber bullet fired by the RUC on 8/7/1981. Nora died the following day, 9/7/1981. The shooting was filmed by a Canadian camera crew and was used to dispel the RUCs attempt to blacken an innocent woman's name.
Óglach Francis Hughes, Bellaghy, Derry Óglaigh na hÉireann. Died on hunger strike in the H Blocks at Long Kesh POW Camp on 12/5/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Óglaigh Mairead Farrell, Séan Savage and Dan McCann, Belfast. Executed by England’s SAS on Gibraltar on 6/3/1988. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
At midday today, 24/4/2022, the National Graves Association, Belfast, placed a lily at the front of the GPO in Dublin in memory of all those who fought for Irish freedom.
Óglach Caoimhín MacBrádaigh, Belfast brigade Óglaigh na hÉireann and civilians John Murray & Thomas McErlean, died in a Loyalist attack on the funeral of the Gibraltar three in Milltown Cemetary on 16/3/1988. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Today we were honoured and privileged to join the Cahill family to say slan to Annie, their beloved mother & grandmother, and our much respected comrade on the National Graves Association, Belfast.
Máire Drumm, Belfast. Vice President Sinn Féin, ex-POW, assassinated by loyalists while a patient in Belfast's Mater hospital on 28/10/1976. Fuair sí bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
In 1922 over 230 Republicans died at the hands of English and Free State forces. Some also died as a result of accidents. We will recall their names on the centenaries of their deaths. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Erskine Childers, arrested by Free state forces in Annamoe county Wicklow in possession of a small revolver given to him by Michael Collins. He was executed by the Free State in Beggars Bush Barracks on 24/11/1922. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Sinn Féin members, Paddy Loughran, Pat McBride and civilian Michael O’Dwyer were murdered by an RUC man in the Falls Road Sinn Féin office in Belfast on 4/2/1992
Shame on Fine Gael. The People of the six counties were abandoned and left at the mercy of RIC murder gangs. Remember the McMahon family. Innocent victims of the RIC gangs in Belfast led by Nixon and Harrison. Belfast 1922
In 1921 over 300 Irish Republicans died at the hands of British forces throughout our 32 counties. In 2021 we will recall their names on the centenary of their deaths. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglach Raymond McCreesh, Óglaigh na na hÉireann Camlough and Óglach Patsy O’Hara, INLA, Derry, died on hunger strike in the H Blocks at Long Kesh POW camp on 21/5/1981. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
The National Graves Association, Belfast are saddened to learn of the death of life long republican activist and former POW, Theresa McArdle and offer our condolences to her family and friends.
Óglach Séan Bateson, Belfast brigade Óglaigh na hÉireann. Died while a POW in Long Kesh prison camp on 7/6/1990. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Throughout 1920 over 250 Republican Volunteers died in the cause of Irish freedom. In 2020 we will remember the centenery of their deaths and recall their names as each anniversary approaches. Fuair siad bas ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglaigh Ella O’Dwyer
Reposing at Ryan's funeral home Nenagh (E45 EH93) Wed 5pm to 7pm
Ella’s remains will arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Curraguneen, Roscrea on Thursday for 12 noon Requiem mass
Livestream
Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery💔
It is with deep regret that we learn of the death of our esteemed comrade & founding member, Annie Cahill. We extend our deepest sympathies to Annie's family. We will sorely miss her guidance, wisdom & gentle sense of humour. Beannacht leat a cara.🕯🇮🇪
Óglach Jim Bryson, Belfast. Died on 22/9/1973 from gunshot wounds received on 31/8/1973. (Óglach Patrick Mulvenna died in the same attack) Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Óglach Kevin Brady, murdered in Milltown Cemetary during the funerals of the Gibraltar Three, 16th March 1988. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na h-Éireann. Remember also John Murray & Thomas McErlean who died with him in defence of those gathered for the burial.
The National Graves Association Béal Feirste are saddened to learn of the death of Óglach Ella O’Dwyer, former POW, and extend to her family, and her friend and comrade, Martina Anderson our sincere condolences. 🕯️🙏
Sinn Fein Vice President, Máire Drumm. Former POW. Murdered by pro-British elements while a patient in Belfast's Mater hospital on 28/10/1976. Fuair sí bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann.
Óglach Raymond McCreesh, Camlough County Armagh, died on hunger strike in the H Blocks at Long Kesh POW Camp on 21/5/1981. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
The National Graves Association Béal Feirste extend our condolences to the family and friends of the late Thomas McGuigan. Thomas gave many years of tireless service to the republican POWs and their families. Go ndeanadh Dia trocaire ar a anam
On the 24th March 1922 an RIC/B Specials murder squad unleashed sectarian terror on the McMahon family in their north Belfast home. Owen McMahon, 4 of his sons & his bar manager died in the hail of bullets.
Our condolences to the Mallin family on the death of Fr Joesph aged 104 in Hong Kong on Easter Sunday 2018. Last surviving child of the 1916 leaders. As a 2 year old Fr Joesph was brought to Kilmainham Jail to see his father hours before his execution. RIP
The National Graves Association, Béal Feirste were honoured to join with thousands from across Ireland to pay our respects to our dead hunger strikers and their families. Fuair siad bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann
Óglach Tommy Tolan, Belfast brigade Óglaigh na hÉireann. Ex-POW, Maidstone escapee, died 27/7/1977, just 19 days after his marriage. Fuair sé bás ar son saoirse na hÉireann