Gerry Kelly
Gerry Kelly is a notable Irish politician and member of Sinn Féin, recognized for his involvement in the republican movement and his role as a former IRA prisoner. He was a fellow escapee of the Maze prison alongside Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane in 1983, and he has been active in promoting the party's agenda for a united Ireland. Kelly has often spoken about the sacrifices made by republican activists and continues to advocate for the rights and recognition of those involved in the struggle for Irish independence.
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Gerry Kelly is described as a senior IRA leader and is now an MLA for North Belfast.
File describing Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly as IRA leader returned to National Archives – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-17
Gerry Kelly expressed concerns to Northern Ireland Office officials about the lack of movement on the OTR issue.
Michael McDowell pushed for British amnesty for IRA members without trial, UK files reveal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
Gerry Kelly is a North Belfast Assembly member who focused on a sanitized version of McFarlane’s life.
Sinn Féin’s selective memory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Gerry Kelly delivered an oration at the funeral of former senior IRA member Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane.
Sinn Féin’s Gerry Adams and Pearse Doherty among mourners at funeral of former senior IRA member – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly described Mr McFarlane as a 'lifelong republican activist' and a 'huge figure within republicanism'.
Former senior Provisional IRA figure ‘Bik’ McFarlane dies aged 74 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
