Bobby Sands statue unveiled to mark anniversary of IRA hunger striker’s death

Bobby Sands statue unveiled to mark anniversary of IRA hunger striker’s death

Gerry Adams attended the unveiling of the Bobby Sands statue in Belfast. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

A statue has been unveiled in memory of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands in Belfast, marking the 44th anniversary of his death.

The statue of the hunger striker and former MP was revealed at the Republican Memorial Garden in Twinbrook.

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