Rita O’Hare Siblings: Meet Rita O’Hare’s Surviving Brother Alan McCulloch

Alan McCulloch is the surviving brother of Irish political figure, Rita O’Hare. There is little to no information about him. Information about his age, birthplace, date of birth, and profession is not known yet.

What did Rita O’Hare do?

Was Rita O’Hare arrested? Why was Rita O’Hare arrested? Rita O’Hare was a member of the IRA and was wanted in the North for the attempted murder of an Army warrant officer in 1971. She ran from Ireland but was later arrested and served 3 years in jail for trying to smuggle explosives into Limerick prison while on a visit. She was refused extradition. She was not extradited as all attempts failed. The High Court in Dublin ruled in 1978 that they could not extradite her because her offences were heavily political.

Rita O’Hare death

Rita O’Hare died after a long-term illness. She was 80 years old.

“Heartbroken to announce the death of Rita O’Hare. Heartfelt condolences to Brendan and all the family. Ireland has lost a genuine patriot, Sinn Fein has lost a talented and valued comrade. We have all lost a very dear, beloved friend. Suamihneas siora da hanam,” Sinn Fein President, Mary Lou McDonald wrote.

“Saddened at the passing of Rita O’Hare, a tireless Irish Republican & powerful woman, who encouraged other women to get in the good fight & towered over any adversary in her advocacy of Irish Unity, Peace, & Justice. We will miss her determination, Belfast eloquence, and wit,” Dan Dennehy wrote.