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Gerry Adams calls IRA 'undefeated' as he denies being a member in court

Three men injured in IRA bombings seek damages alleging Adams led the Provisional IRA; Adams denies membership and any involvement in the attacks.

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The IRA was "undefeated" and "defied all attempts to criminalise them", Gerry Adams told the High Court, as he denied being a member. Mr Adams, who served as president of the Irish republican party Sinn Féin from 1983 to 2018, is facing a legal challenge from three men who were injured in bombings carried out by the Provisional IRA.

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The long-standing leader of the Northern Irish party Sinn Fein has always disputed having belonged to the leadership of the violent IRA. In a civil trial, three victims of IRA attacks want to finally learn the truth.

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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