Ireland Bobby Sands Mural-___' (lat, long)
Description:
Bobby Sands was less than six months younger than Sherri and I. By the age of 18, he was a gun runner. and ended up serving time in jail. When released, he went back to the IRA. This time was arrested for attacking a British Army Company. He was sentenced to 14 years. During this time the British wanted him to wear a prisoner's uniform. He said he was a political prisoner and refused. JHe went on a hunger striker for 66 days. He was the first hunger striker to die.
Trips:
- July 18, 2025 - Visited the site of the mural. The Sinn Finn office wall is the backdrop for this mural
- Bobby Sands Trust - This mural has gone through several iterations. Some of them are shown on this site.
- City Tours Belfast - gives a biography of Bobby Sands.
- Cab Tours of Belfast
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