Friday, May 05, 2023

Beers & Books CCCXXVIII – Bobby Sands

 Bobby Sands (9 March 1954 – 5 May 1981)

I rolled over again freezing and the snow came in the window on top of my blankets. Tiocfaidh ár lá' (Our day will come), I said to myself, Tiocfaidh ár lá. [Final diary entry]

 

4 comments:

  1. Such a short life. And a tragic end. He certainly had the courage of his convictions.

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    1. He certainly had. Quote: They won't break me because the desire for freedom, and the freedom of the Irish people, is in my heart.

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  2. Va morir defensant els seus ideals.
    Una curta i intensa vida.

    Aferradetes, Sean.

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    1. Oh, sorry for replying late, Paula!
      Yes, what a (short) life.

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