Brendan McFarlane
Brendan McFarlane was a former leader of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and a prominent figure in the Northern Irish conflict, known for his role in the paramilitary organization. He was recently in the news due to his funeral, which gathered significant attention as a reflection of the complexities surrounding the legacy of the troubles in Northern Ireland.
Born on Oct 09, 1951 (73 years old)
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Ireland:
Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane was convicted for an attack in the 1970s that left five people dead.
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Ireland:
Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane was a former Provisional IRA member who died last month following a short illness.
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Ireland:
Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane was a former seminarian who as an IRA member participated in a sectarian massacre and played a central role in the H-Block hunger strikes.
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Ireland:
Brendan McFarlane was a senior Sinn Féin and former IRA member whose death prompted a controversial response from party leaders.
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Ireland:
Brendan McFarlane was an IRA commander whose funeral was attended by Sinn Féin members.
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Ireland:
Brendan McFarlane was a former senior IRA member who was jailed for a sectarian attack.
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Ireland:
Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane was a former senior IRA member who passed away after a short illness.
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Ireland:
McFarlane was sentenced to life imprisonment for his part in the sectarian murder of five Protestant civilians.
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Ireland:
Sinn Féin will gather in Belfast for the funeral of former IRA leader Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane.
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