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The Winchester Three were three young Irish citizens (Martina Shanahan, Finbar Cullen and John McCann) who were found guilty in 1988 of a plot to murder British politician Tom King, who was the Northern Ireland Secretary at the time, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. [1] [2] Their convictions were later quashed by the Court of Appeal, after having served two-and-a-half years. [2] [3] The decision was criticised by Lord Denning. [4]

Shanahan died on February 17, 2021. [5]

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  2. 1 2 "Gun haul 'may have been linked to murder attempt on Tom King'". The Irish News. 24 February 2015.
  3. "BBC News | History | 1990-92: Start of the talks process". news.bbc.co.uk.
  4. "Denning condemns freeing of the Winchester Three". HeraldScotland. 30 April 1990.
  5. "Martina Shanahan 1965 – 2021 | An Phoblacht".