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Gerry Adams

Irish republican politician · United Kingdom · Politicians · Born 1948 · age 78 · also Ireland

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Gerard Adams is an Irish republican retired politician who was the president of Sinn Féin from 1983 to 2018. He was a Teachta Dála for Louth from 2011 to 2020 and a Member of the Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly for Belfast West.

A life in dates

1993“I have no involvement in terrorist activity.”In their wordsNovember 11, 1993

1986“There haven't been any attacks by the IRA on Protestants.”In their wordsSeptember 20, 1986

1984“The Brighton bombing was an inevitable result of the British presence in this country. Far from being a blow against democracy it was a blow for democracy.”In their words3 November 1984On IRA bombing of Grand Hotel in Brighton, in which five people were killed. (November 3, 1984)

“That ageing geriatric whizz-kid seems intent on starting World War III.”In their words3 November 1984On U.S. President Ronald Reagan, (November 3, 1984)

1982“The only complaint I have heard from nationalists or anti-unionists is that he was not shot 40 years ago.”In their wordsNovember 1982On IRA killing of former Northern Ireland Speaker, Sir Norman Stronge (November, 1982)

1972“I was a released internee; I was off the run. One of the reasons I had been chosen to be on the republican delegation for the talks was because I wasn't a wanted man...”In their wordsOn 1972 meeting between IRA leaders and British ministers in London. (from autobiography Before the Dawn, 1996)

1948Born6 October 1948

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Adams wearing an Easter Lily (2008)Adams wearing an Easter Lily (2008)Adams at a commemoration in County Fermanagh (2001)Adams at a commemoration in County Fermanagh (2001)Adams with Martin McGuinness and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin in 1997Adams with Martin McGuinness and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin in 1997Adams with US President Bill Clinton in 1995Adams with US President Bill Clinton in 1995Adams with US President George W. Bush and Peter King in 2001Adams with US President George W. Bush and Peter King in 2001Gerry Adams with Euclid Tsakalotos at the Sinn Féin ardfheis in March 2015Gerry Adams with Euclid Tsakalotos at the Sinn Féin ardfheis in March 2015Adams and his successor Mary Lou McDonald, pictured here in 2014Adams and his successor Mary Lou McDonald, pictured here in 2014

In their own words 6

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6 statements, newest first

  1. I have no involvement in terrorist activity.

    Nov 11, 1993, November 11, 1993, Own words

  2. There haven't been any attacks by the IRA on Protestants.

    Sep 20, 1986, September 20, 1986, Own words

  3. The Brighton bombing was an inevitable result of the British presence in this country. Far from being a blow against democracy it was a blow for democracy.

    Nov 3, 1984, On IRA bombing of Grand Hotel in Brighton, in which five people were killed. (November 3, 1984), Own words

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Sibling: Liam Adams

About this person

Gerard Adams is an Irish republican retired politician who was the president of Sinn Féin from 1983 to 2018. He was a Teachta Dála for Louth from 2011 to 2020 and a Member of the Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly for Belfast West. From 1983 to 1992 and from 1997 to 2011, he was the Member of Parliament for the Belfast West constituency, but followed the Sinn Féin policy of abstentionism in the UK Parliament.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1948 · age 78

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