Today, 5 May, is a date that continues to resonate in Belfast. In 1981, after 66 days on hunger strike at Maze Prison (Long Kesh), Bobby Sands passed away, becoming one of the most recognised names in the Northern Ireland conflict. For those exploring the murals in the west of the city, his face is unmistakable. Yet, his story goes far beyond the image painted on a wall. Bobby Sands’ grave, Milltown Cemetery, Belfast Who Was Bobby Sands? Bobby Sands was a member of the Irish