The Irish gunrunners of Philadelphia who ferried rifles to the IRA
By 1972, Cahalane was also one of the Irish Republican Army’s most successful international gunrunners, ferrying rifles and ...
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There’s a Hidden History of US Support for Irish Republicans
The Irish Northern Aid Committee — Noraid, as it was generally known — was accused of involvement in various activities to ...
The Irish News13d
Official IRA Rejects IRSP Claims that it is in ‘Cahoots’ with UVF – On This Day in 1975
The “war of the words” went on last night between the Irish Republican Socialist Party and the Official IRA in Belfast. The IRSP alleged the Officials were in cahoots with the UVF, which had ...
The Irish Times9d
Unravelling an Irish-American family mystery: my great-grandfather arrived in the US in 1922, on the run as an IRA man
My book examines the Irish Northern Aid Committee or Noraid, the bogeyman that British and American officials long tarred as a front for the IRA in the States. Decades since its prime, Noraid ...
The Irish Times28d
Former justice minister criticises McDonald’s tribute to late IRA figure ‘Bik’ McFarlane
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald’s tribute to former senior Provisional IRA member Brendan “Bik ... describing him as “a giant of Irish republicanism” who was “an important influence ...
The incredible true story of the Irish Americans who smuggled the first ArmaLites to the IRA
David Roy speaks to US journalist Ali Watkins about her book The Next One is For You, which reveals how IRA weapons made ...
phillyvoice.com17d
Philly gun smugglers helped the Irish Republican Army during the Troubles. A new book uncovers their operation.
Her family guessed he had fled over involvement with the Irish Republican Army. But she didn't know much more, and neither, it seemed, did anyone else. MORE: Teen romance book by Bucks County ...
The Irish News13d
Son of Irish prison officer shot dead by IRA writes new book
The son of a Portlaoise prison officer shot dead by the IRA has launched a new book in ... Mr Stack was the only Irish prisoner officer killed during the Troubles. His son Austin Stack, who ...
Irish Daily Mirror26d
A united Ireland 'would be most fitting tribute' to former IRA man, funeral told
You can check out at any time. More info Delivering a united Ireland would be the "most fitting tribute" to former senior IRA man Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, mourners in Belfast have heard.
Hutch snitch Jonathan Dowdall’s home with pond gardai searched for guns & garage man was tortured in on sale for €795k
FORMER Sinn Fein Councillor Jonathan Dowdall’s home is back on the market with a €795,000 price tag. The State supergrass’ ...
Daily Mail14d
To neighbors, they were suburban dads. In secret, they were running an international gun smuggling ring
Contractor Danny Cahalane’s dark green work van was nearly as well known in 1970s Philadelphia as the father-of-three was himself in Irish American circles. Dark-haired, tall and quiet, Cahalane ...
Shropshire Star27d
A united Ireland ‘would be the most fitting tribute’ to former IRA man – Kelly
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams (right) walks behind the coffin of Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane as it leaves his family home on Cliftonville Road, Belfast (Niall Carson/PA) Delivering a ...