Gerry Adams Fast Facts
CNNCNN — Here’s a look at the life of Gerry Adams, former president of Sinn Fein, the leading republican political party in Northern Ireland. Personal Birth date: October 6, 1948 Birth place: Belfast, Northern Ireland Birth name: Gerard Adams Father: Gerry Adams, laborer and republican activist Mother: Annie Adams, mill worker Marriage: Colette Adams Children: Gearóid Religion: Catholic Other Facts Sinn Fein means “we ourselves.” Has written more than 10 books. May 22, 2015 - Calls the election results making Ireland the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage through popular vote, “a huge day for equality.” September 29, 2015 - Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service confirms that Adams and six others will not be prosecuted in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville. November 18, 2017 - During Sinn Fein’s annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland, Adams announces his intention to stand down as president in 2018.
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US attorney general wanted to stop Gerry Adams fundraising trip
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Gerry Adams to stand civil trial in 2026 over IRA bombs
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Irish America wants a united Ireland. And it’s ready to fund it.
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Former Sinn Fein leader Adams faces a lawsuit in London over bombings during the 'Troubles'
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Gerry Adams stands down as leader of Sinn Fein after 34 years
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Sinn Fein’s divisive leader to step down after over 30 years
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Gerry Adams to retire as Sinn Fein president
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Gerry Adams plans to step down as Sinn Fein party chief
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Gerry Adams will seek re-election as Sinn Fein president in November before revealing his plans to step down
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Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness retires from politics
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Sinn Fein's Adams Is Released; Was Questioned About Murder
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Gerry Adams questioned for second day over IRA killing
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Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams questioned over 1972 IRA murder of Jean McConville
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Sinn Fein Leader Questioned In 40-Year-Old Murder Case
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