1. Having trouble logging in by clicking the link at the top right of the page? Click here to be taken to the log in page.
    Dismiss Notice

RIP Brendan Bik McFarlane

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Notorious, Feb 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM.

Discuss RIP Brendan Bik McFarlane in the TalkCeltic Pub area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    172,311
    Likes Received:
    101,376



    Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has expressed condolences following the death of lifelong Republican activist Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane.

    He said:

    “I have just learned of the sad passing of my friend and comrade Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane, a lifelong Republican activist who has died after a short illness earlier today.

    “My first thoughts are with his loving wife Lene and their children, Thomas, Emma and Tina.

    “Bik was a Republican activist all his life right to the end and gave all that he had to the struggle for a united Ireland.

    “He was a huge figure within Republicanism and particularly at the time of the hunger strike in 1981 when 10 of our comrades lost their lives in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh.

    “Bik was a talented singer, songwriter and musician, and previously sang at many events and occasions including at previous Ard Fheis.

    “He will be sadly missed by the many, many people who knew, respected and loved him.”
     
    StPauli1916 likes this.
  2. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Messages:
    26,910
    Likes Received:
    9,097
    Location:
    Rocabarraigh
    Condolences to his friends and family :shamrock:
     
  3. Sean Daleer Show Israel the Red Card Gold Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2011
    Messages:
    76,494
    Likes Received:
    38,815
    Sad news. RIP Bik.

     
    StPauli1916 likes this.
  4. Paul67 Administrator Administrator

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2007
    Messages:
    42,332
    Likes Received:
    8,638
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Let The People Sing
    Just heard. RIP Bik
     
  5. Double Dutch

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2019
    Messages:
    10,082
    Likes Received:
    10,917
    Fav Celtic Player:
    CalMac
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
  6. belbhoy

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2010
    Messages:
    4,908
    Likes Received:
    3,041
    Location:
    liverpool
    Fav Celtic Player:
    henrik
    Fav Celtic Song:
    willie maley...the shebeen version
    RIP Bik from a fellow Ardoyne man:rip_1:
     
    StPauli1916 likes this.
  7. StPauli1916 Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2012
    Messages:
    49,790
    Likes Received:
    18,174
    Location:
    People's Republic of North Northumberland
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Oliver Tebilly
    Fav Celtic Song:
    George and Pop
  8. belfastcelt Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2009
    Messages:
    3,045
    Likes Received:
    908
    Location:
    belfast
    Fav Celtic Player:
    larsson - currently tierney
    Fav Celtic Song:
    scotty sinclair
    Rip Bik, Gentleman
     
  9. seamus1967 Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2010
    Messages:
    3,344
    Likes Received:
    2,547
    Location:
    Powys
    Fav Celtic Song:
    This land is your land.
    Just seen this. Rest in peace bro.
     
  10. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Messages:
    9,053
    Likes Received:
    7,262
    Location:
    Belfast, Antrim
    Fav Celtic Player:
    King of kings
    Fav Celtic Song:
    JCGE
    Funeral isn't for another hour and there's a serious crowd there already. Right across from my work.
     
    belbhoy likes this.
  11. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    172,311
    Likes Received:
    101,376



     
    Last edited: Feb 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
    tarboltontim and Double Dutch like this.
  12. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Messages:
    9,053
    Likes Received:
    7,262
    Location:
    Belfast, Antrim
    Fav Celtic Player:
    King of kings
    Fav Celtic Song:
    JCGE
  13. Double Dutch

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2019
    Messages:
    10,082
    Likes Received:
    10,917
    Fav Celtic Player:
    CalMac
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    That is a phenomenal tifo
     
    StPauli1916 likes this.
  14. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    172,311
    Likes Received:
    101,376
  15. DonnyCelt

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    14,456
    Likes Received:
    14,550
    Jeez I'd not even heard of his passing until I seen the tifo tonight.

    Freedoms fight can be won.

    RIP Bik

    :(
     
  16. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    172,311
    Likes Received:
    101,376
  17. Sean Daleer Show Israel the Red Card Gold Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2011
    Messages:
    76,494
    Likes Received:
    38,815
    Incredible from the GB and very impressive to make that in such a short time frame.
     
    StPauli1916 likes this.