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Meanings of real ira in English

A radical terrorist group that broke away in 1997 when the mainstream Provisional IRA proposed a cease-fire; has continued terrorist activities in opposition to any peace agreement.

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Usage of real ira in English
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The Real IRA, a group opposed to the peace accord, claimed responsibility.
Reuters
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Seamus Daly is charged with the 1998 Real IRA car bomb attack.
The Irish Times
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The Real IRA statement added: Let us give our one-time comrade an example.
The Irish Times
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The victims of the Real IRA attack included a woman pregnant with twins.
The Irish Times
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The political vacuum is dangerous for everybody, including the Real IRA.
The Irish Times
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In November 2007, the Real IRA claimed responsibility for shooting two off-duty policemen.
Reuters
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The Real IRA last night claimed responsibility for murdering a man in Derry.
The Irish Times
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The Real IRA is the main suspect in each case.
The Irish Times
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The funeral has taken place of Real IRA member Alan Ryan (31).
The Irish Times
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But the Real IRA said it had been doused in petrol and was ablaze.
The Irish Times
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The Real IRA said he had been shot because of alleged links to drug-dealing.
The Irish Times
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He said the paramilitary group was being aided by the " Real IRA".
The Irish Times
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That autumn, hardliners broke away to form the Real IRA.
The Guardian
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The " Real IRA" have no mandate from anyone for their continued existence.
The Irish Times
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But three years after the killing the Real IRA admitted it had murdered him.
The Irish Times
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Real IRA leader Micheal McKevitt today lost his appeal against his conviction for directing terrorism.
The Irish Times