He was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history.
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The funeral of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane is being held in Belfast. McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a short illness on Friday. Crowds, which included former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, Cavan Monaghan TD Matt Carthy. Photo: pacemaker
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The funeral of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane is being held in Belfast. McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a short illness on Friday. Photo: PACEMAKER
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The funeral of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane is being held in Belfast. McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a short illness on Friday. Crowds, which included former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, Cavan Monaghan TD Matt Carthy. Photo: pacemaker
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The funeral of former senior IRA man Brendan “Bik” McFarlane is being held in Belfast. McFarlane, from the Ardoyne area of north Belfast, was known for taking part in the biggest escape in UK prison history. He died at the age of 74 after a short illness on Friday. Crowds, which included former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, Cavan Monaghan TD Matt Carthy. Photo: pacemaker