A collection of poems, songs, and writings connected to the 1981 H-Block Hunger Strike. These works capture the spirit, resilience, and convictions of the men who endured the protest and those who gave their lives.
Writings from the H-Blocks
The Rhythm of Time
A poem written by Bobby Sands during the hunger strike, reflecting on endurance, time, and the unyielding spirit of resistance.
If Jesus
A provocative reflection on faith, suffering, and the moral dimensions of political struggle.
What Compels Young Men to Die?
A searching meditation on the motivations and convictions that drive young men to sacrifice everything for a cause.
H-Block Song
A song born from the prison struggle, giving voice to the experience of republican prisoners in the H-Blocks.
Ninety Miles from Dublin
A piece evoking distance, separation, and the longing for home felt by those imprisoned far from their communities.
Forever on My Mind
A reflective work on memory, loss, and the enduring presence of those who have passed.
Prisoners' Statements
- 01/03/81 Prisoners' statement issued on 1 March 1981, articulating the demands and resolve of the hunger strikers.
- 04/07/81 Prisoners' statement issued on 4 July 1981, as the protest continued and the toll mounted.
- 03/10/81 Prisoners' statement issued on 3 October 1981, following the end of the hunger strike, reflecting on its cost and meaning.
Dóchas — An Anthology
In 2021, Stailc 81 held the Bobby Sands Creative Writing Contest. The winning entries and selected works were collected in Dóchas, an anthology made available for download in November 2021.
The word Dóchas is Irish for "Hope."