Who was Rita O’Hare? Former Sinn Fein general secretary dead at 80

Rita O’Hare was the General Secretary of Sinn Fein who served as the party’s representative to the United States from 1998 to 2003. She was reported dead on March 3, 2023. She was 80 years old.

Rita O’Hare cause of death

How did Rita O’Hare die? What was Rita O’Hare’s cause of death? What happened to Rita O’Hare? Rita O’Hare died after a long illness.

“Heartbroken to announce the death of Rita O’Hare. Heartfelt condolences to Brendan and all the family. Ireland has lost a genuine patriot, Sinn Fein has lost a talented and valued comrade. We have all lost a very dear, beloved friend. Suamihneas siora da hanam,” Sinn Fein President, Mary Lou McDonald wrote.

What was Rita O’Hare’s crime?

Was Rita O’Hare arrested? Why was Rita O’Hare arrested? Rita O’Hare was a member of the IRA and was wanted in the North for the attempted murder of an Army warrant officer in 1971. She ran from Ireland but was later arrested and served 3 years in jail for trying to smuggle explosives into Limerick prison while on a visit.

“Saddened at the passing of Rita O’Hare, a tireless Irish Republican & powerful woman, who encouraged other women to get in the good fight & towered over any adversary in her advocacy of Irish Unity, Peace, & Justice. We will miss her determination, Belfast eloquence, and wit,” Dan Dennehy wrote.