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A short history of the 1981 Hunger Strike and the events that culminated in the deaths of 10 Irish republican political prisoners on hunger strike in Long Kesh. On Sunday, 24th August, we gather in Belfast to pay tribute to the brave men who gave their lives so that future generations could walk with heads held high in a free Ireland. Their courage echoes still – their sacrifice forever etched in our hearts. Stand with us for the National Hunger Strike Commemoration and let’s honour them with pr

Kevin Lynch (1956–1981) was an Irish republican hunger striker from Dungiven, County Derry. A talented sportsman, he was known locally for his involvement in hurling with Kevin Lynch’s GAC and for his work as a physical education teacher. In 1976, he was imprisoned and later joined the 1981 hunger strike in the Maze Prison, protesting for political status for republican prisoners. Kevin Lynch died on 1 August 1981 after 71 days on hunger strike, becoming one of ten men who lost their lives durin