Historical Events tagged with "terence macswiney"
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Cork Hunger Strike Impacting Irish Republicanism
The Cork hunger strike commenced as Terence MacSwiney, the Lord Mayor of Cork, and other Irish Republicans protested against British policies in Ireland. The strike was initiated following their imprisonment, demanding political status for republican prisoners. MacSwiney and his comrades faced severe conditions in jail, leading to widespread attention and solidarity among the Irish public. Their steadfastness during the hunger strike highlighted the struggle for Irish self-determination and drew international notice, ultimately resulting in MacSwiney’s death and that of two other hunger strikers.
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