Kieran Doherty

Irish Republican hunger striker and politician

Kieran Doherty - Irish Republican hunger striker and politician
Born

October 16th, 1955
70 years ago

Died

August 2nd, 1981
44 years ago — 25 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Ireland

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Born in 1955, an Irish Republican hunger striker and politician. Active in the struggle for Irish independence, participated in the 1981 hunger strike to protest against the treatment of political prisoners in Northern Ireland. Elected as a Member of Parliament for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in 1981 while on hunger strike, representing the Nationalist community's vote in a time of significant political tension.

Participated in the 1981 hunger strike

Elected MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone

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