Joe McDonnell (hunger striker)
Joseph McDonnell (14 September 1951 – 8 July 1981) was a volunteer in the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) who died during the 1981 Irish hunger strike.
Joe McDonnell | |
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| Born | Joseph McDonnell 14 September 1951 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 8 July 1981 (aged 29) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Organization | Provisional IRA |
| Known for | Hunger strike of 61 days, from 9 May 1981 |
| Spouse | Goretti (1970–1981; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
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