Patrick Agnew (born 8 March 1955) is an Irish former militant, politician, and Republican activist.
[4][2] While his grandfather's activism factored into his decision to join the Provisional IRA in 1972, Bloody Sunday was another influence.
But, as he put it, “Republicanism was just in me.” He was imprisoned, for the illegal importation of arms on behalf of the Provisional IRA and membership of same, at Portlaoise, Mountjoy, Crumlin Road, and the H-Blocks of Long Kesh.
[1] The other successful Anti H-Block candidate was Kieran Doherty, who was elected in Cavan–Monaghan and died on hunger strike.
[3][8] Agnew was released from prison in 1986 and joined the Sinn Féin cumann in Dundalk.