Members of a Celtic ultra supporters group paid tribute to former senior IRA man Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane ahead of a league ...

Over 1000 republicans gathered in north Belfast today for the funeral of former IRA man Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane.

Mary Lou McDonald has been criticised after paying tribute to a senior IRA figure who was jailed for life for his part in a ...

Sinn Fein has been accused of “disgraceful” public commentary after the death of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” ...

Former Maze Prison IRA escapee and senior Sinn Féin member Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane has died. Mr McFarlane, who was in his ...

McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a short illness on Friday. Sinn Fein MLA ...

McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a short illness on Friday. Sinn Fein MLA ...

Gerry Kelly, left, with fellow Maze escapee Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane in September 2003 (Haydn West/PA) Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly is set to deliver a graveside oration at Milltown Cemetery later.

The funeral of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane is to be held. McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history.