Preas Ráitheas / Press Release, August 12, 2016 “More tensions this morning Friday, August 12. “The alarm was hit again not long after the POWs were let out of their cells this morning. This tactic of setting off the alarm… Read More ›
POW: Statements
Statements from the Republican Sinn Féin POW Department and direct from the Prisoners themselves.
Brutality towards the POWs continues into the second day
Preas Ráitheas / Press Release – August 11, 2016 “The strategic violence inflicted upon Republican POWs was beyond contempt. Not only were the riot squad involved in yet another controversial incident regarding Republican POWs, those who delegate the brutality [the… Read More ›
POWs Targeted as British Campaign of Oppression Increases
Preas Ráitheas / Press Release 10-08-2016 Over this past few weeks Republican P.O.Ws have documented an increase in hostility from the screws. Although this is nothing new in the overall fight for political recognition, it has been over the top… Read More ›
Republican POW assaulted in Maghaberry Jail
Preas Raitheas / Press Release On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Republican Sinn Fein learned that Republican prisoner Gabriel Mackle was assaulted and dragged off Roe House, Maghaberry jail, Co Antrim, by the riot team, because Gabriel refused to turn off… Read More ›
POW Update: Maghaberry
Preas Ráitheas/Press Release – 05/04/16 An update on the case of Gabriel Mackle being denied compassionate parole to attend his sons confirmation. Gabriel has now been denied legal aid to pursue this case in court through juridical review, he cannot… Read More ›
2016 Easter Statement from I.R.A POWs
A Chairde, It is with great honour and much pride that we address this statement to the people of Ireland on this the 100th year, that we celebrate our gallant leaders and comrades, who rose up to fight the foreign… Read More ›
Maghaberry Update
Preas Raithéas / Press Release / 24-3-2016 Today we see yet again, the unbreakable resolve of our prisoners of war, but also the bitter and twisted vindictiveness they are forced to endure. Gabriel Mackle a father of four has been… Read More ›
DAY THREE OF THE LOCKDOWN [POW Department]
Preas Ráitheas / Press Release – 12/3/16 Today is the third day that there are no visits in Roe House, Maghaberry jail in Co Antrim. Roe House is on lockdown with some unbelievable excuse of a security alert – the… Read More ›
Increasing hostilities in Maghaberry
Preas Ráitheas / Press Release – 11/3/16 Hostilities are increasing in Maghaberry Prison as ROE 4 POWs were confronted by the new SO on the landing who also happens to be a former member of the search team who was responsible… Read More ›
Seamus Daly Released
Today 1st March 2016, after nearly 23 months internment Seamus Daly has finally been released. The case against Seamus Daly has been flawed from the beginning, the British Government along with the prosecution proceeded against Seamus with no tangible evidence…. Read More ›