Person: Richard McIlkenny

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State Archives: Irish warned UK over miscarriages of justice

Ireland’s foreign minister privately told the British home secretary that the controversy surrounding the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four cases was “seriously affecting” the relationship between the two nations, state papers have revealed.

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MP was told Birmingham Six evidence was ‘enhanced’

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State Papers 1987: Irish politicians abandoned us, says Paddy Hill

Birmingham Six anniversary: An appalling vista made real

It is 25 years since the Birmingham Six were released from prison

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Birmingham Six man calls for new investigation into bombing

Hill urges Birmingham to back bombing probe

Paddy Hill, one of the Birmingham Six wrongly convicted for bombings that killed 21 people and injured a further 182 in 1974, is supporting a petition to reopen the case.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2012

Ambassador accused of suppressing Birmingham Six case

An influential priest accused the Irish ambassador to the US of trying to thwart attempts to raise the case of the Birmingham Six.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2010

Birmingham Six man dies of cancer

RICHARD McILKENNY, one of the Birmingham Six wrongly imprisoned for bombings in the Midlands city, which killed 21 people, died in hospital yesterday.

Mon, 22 May, 2006

Birmingham Six's McIlkenny dies

Richard McIlkenny, one of the Birmingham Six wrongly imprisoned for the bombings which killed 21 people, died in hospital today.

Sun, 21 May, 2006

Adams expresses regret for Birmingham pub bombings

SINN FÉIN president Gerry Adams yesterday expressed his regrets about the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings and the huge loss of life and injuries they inflicted.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2004

Service marks 30 years after Birmingham bombings

A memorial service is taking place today to mark the 30th anniversary of one of mainland Britain's worst terrorist atrocities.

Sun, 21 Nov, 2004

Birmingham Six lawyer charged with indecent assault

A lawyer who successfully fought to free the Birmingham Six has appeared in court charged with a string of sex offences.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2001