Ireland

Victim’s family condemns ‘disgusting’ Féile na Phobail tribute to Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane

Linda Boyle (17) was killed 50 years ago in the Bayardo Bar massacre carried out by McFarlane and two others

Brendan McFarlane, who died earlier this year, was convicted and sentenced for the Bayardo Bar massacre which occurred 50 years ago on August 13th, 1975. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins
Brendan McFarlane, who died earlier this year, was convicted and sentenced for the Bayardo Bar massacre which occurred 50 years ago on August 13th, 1975. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins
Ronan McGreevy
Wed Aug 13 2025 - 06:00

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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times