Irish Republican News

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Remembering a hero

Vol. Frank Stagg’s death by hunger strike in protest at criminalisation took place 50 years ago today. A native of Mayo, he died at the age of 34 in Wakefield Prison in England on 12 February 1976 after 62 days on hunger strike. Commemorations to mark his sacrifice will take place in Mayo next weekend.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Remembering a hero

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