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Brendan Hughes

Former Provisional IRA commander; Born October 1948; Died February 16, 2008. BRENDAN Hughes, who has died aged 59, was a a one-time commander with the Provisional Irish Republican Army who broke with former comrades when they pursued peace in Northern Ireland.

Former Provisional IRA commander; Born October 1948; Died February 16, 2008. BRENDAN Hughes, who has died aged 59, was a a one-time commander with the Provisional Irish Republican Army who broke with former comrades when they pursued peace in Northern Ireland.