Patsy O'Hara

Patsy O'Hara

Patsy O'Hara was born on July 11th, 1957

Full Name: Patsy OHara
Profession: Irish Republican Hunger Striker
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Activist
Education: Not known
Notable Work: 1981 Irish Hunger Strike
Organisation: Irish Republican Army
Date of Death: May 21, 1981

Irish republican activist who led a 61-day hunger strike in 1981 to protest British rule in Northern Ireland, ultimately sacrificing his life for the cause.

Timeline
1957
Born in Ireland
Patsy OHara was born on July 11, 1957, in Derry, Northern Ireland.
1981
Begins Hunger Strike
OHara began a 61-day hunger strike in 1981 to protest for prisoners rights.
1981
Dies in Prison
OHara died in prison on May 21, 1981, after 61 days on hunger strike.
Patsy O'Hara

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Patsy O'Hara was a key figure in which Irish republican organization?

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FAQ
What was Patsy OHaras role in the Irish Republican hunger strike?
Patsy OHara was one of the Irish republican hunger strikers who died in 1981, protesting the British governments refusal to grant them political status.
What was Patsy OHaras background before the hunger strike?
Before the hunger strike, Patsy OHara was a member of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) and had been imprisoned for his involvement in the Troubles.
Why did Patsy OHara go on hunger strike?
Patsy OHara went on hunger strike to protest the British governments refusal to grant him and other republican prisoners political status, which would have afforded them certain rights and privileges.
How long did Patsy OHaras hunger strike last?
Patsy OHaras hunger strike lasted for 61 days, from March 22 to May 21, 1981, before he died of starvation.
What was the impact of Patsy OHaras death?
Patsy OHaras death, along with that of nine other hunger strikers, drew international attention to the Irish republican cause and led to widespread condemnation of the British governments handling of the situation.

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