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The 1981 Hunger Strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison
44:54 - 53:17 (08:23)
Tim and Ed delve into the 1981 hunger strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison where 10 Irish Republican Army (IRA) members starved themselves to death to protest for their rights. They discuss the background, history and aftermath of this protest with a call to listeners for their opinions.
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The hunger strike led by Bobby Sands had significant political impact by bringing attention to the grievances and demands of IRA prisoners, and by mobilizing moderate Catholics to participate in the electoral process.
44:54 - 47:48 (02:54)
Summary
The hunger strike led by Bobby Sands had significant political impact by bringing attention to the grievances and demands of IRA prisoners, and by mobilizing moderate Catholics to participate in the electoral process.
ChapterThe 1981 Hunger Strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison
EpisodeWhat were the IRA hunger strikes?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hunger strike by Bobby Sands in protest of the treatment of Republican prisoners in Northern Ireland received massive support, culminating in his death and a political upheaval that solidified the support of the IRA.
47:48 - 49:35 (01:46)
Summary
The hunger strike by Bobby Sands in protest of the treatment of Republican prisoners in Northern Ireland received massive support, culminating in his death and a political upheaval that solidified the support of the IRA.
ChapterThe 1981 Hunger Strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison
EpisodeWhat were the IRA hunger strikes?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hunger strikes carried out by Irish Republican Army members in the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland in 1981 ended in a roundabout way achieving some of the five demands of the prisoners.
49:35 - 53:17 (03:41)
Summary
The hunger strikes carried out by Irish Republican Army members in the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland in 1981 ended in a roundabout way achieving some of the five demands of the prisoners. However, it was a defeat regarding political recognition as political prisoners officially.