Mural of Brendan Hughes Taken Down | Ireland News

A mural honoring Brendan ‘The Dark’ Hughes, a towering IRA figure and hunger striker, was swiftly erased in west Belfast — sparking outrage from his daughter Josephine, who sees it as a deep disrespect to his legacy. Painted by Saoradh, linked to the New IRA, the artwork was allegedly defaced and fully covered just days after being started. Josephine insists her father’s name and ideals will endure through her family, hinting that some may resent his revered status. Saoradh blames Sinn Féin for the vandalism and vows to restore the mural, reigniting old tensions over Hughes’ fierce criticism of Gerry Adams and Sinn Féin’s evolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c1900a5912b606f