AGNEW, Volunteer (died 17 December 1971); BATESON, Volunteer John
(died 18 December 1971); CARAHER, Sinn Féin member Fergal (died 30
December 1990); DEVLIN, Volunteer Eugene (died 27 December 1972);
FOX, Volunteer Brian (died 21 December 1974); GRANT, Volunteer Edward
(died 24 December 1973); LEE, Volunteer Martin (died 18 December
1971); LEONARD, Volunteer Louis (died 15 December 1972); McCABE,
Volunteer Jack (died 27 December 1971); McDADE, Volunteer Gerald
(died 21 December 1971); McDAID, Volunteer James (died 29 December
1972); McGINN, Volunteer Jim (died 15 December 1973); McILVENNA,
Volunteer Seán (died 17 December 1984); O'DONNELL, Volunteer Phil
(died 24 December 1982); QUINN, Volunteer Brendan (died 24 December
1973); SHERIDAN, Volunteer James (died 18 December 1971). ``There can
never be peace in Ireland until the foreign, oppressive British rule
is removed, leaving all the Irish people as a unit to control their
own affairs and determine their own destinies as a sovereign people,
free in mind and body, separate and distinct physically, culturally
and economically.'' - IRA Volunteer Bobby Sands MP. Remembered at this
time and always by their many friends and comrades in the Republican
Movement.
BATESON, John; LEE, Martin; SHERIDAN, Jim (27th Ann). In proud and
loving memory of Volunteers John Bateson, Martin Lee and Jim
Sheridan, South Derry Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on
active service on 18 December 1971. Always remembered by South Derry
Comhairle Ceantair, Sinn Féin; By the Séanus Steele Sinn Féin Cumann,
Newbridge; By the Magherafelt Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Ballinascreen
Sinn Féin Cumann; By the McCusker/McMullen/O'Hagan Sinn Féin Cumann,
Swatragh; By the Casement/Highstead/Kelly Sinn Féin Cumann, Maghera;
By the Fergal O'Hanlon/John Davey Sinn Féin Cumann, Lavey; By the
Thomas McElwee Sinn Féin Cumann, Greenlough; By the Counties Derry
and Antrim Republican Graves Committee.
CARAHER, Fergal (8th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Fergal,
murdered by British occupation forces in Cullyhanna on Sunday 30
December 1990 aged 20 years. Fondly remembered by his wife Margaret,
son Brendan, parents and entire family circle.
CAREY, Malachy (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of North Antrim
Republican Malachy Carey, murdered by pro-British agents on 12
December 1992. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. The dust of some
is Irish earth, among their own they rest. And that same land that
gave them birth, has called them to her breast. and still we pray,
that from their clay, full many a race will start of true men, like
you men to play as brave a part. Always remembered with pride by the
McGinn/Rodden/Donaghy Sinn Féin Cumann, Kilrea, County Derry.
CARROLL, Roddy (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother
Roddy and his comrade Séamus Grew (INLA) assassinated by the RUC on
12 December 1982. Always remembered by his brother Tommy Carroll.
CASEY, Liam and Geraldine (11th Ann). In loving memory of Liam and
Geraldine Casey who died 7 December 1987. Sadly missed by Carmel and
Bodie.
DOHERTY, Danny (14th Ann). In proud memory of my friend and comrade,
Volunteer Danny Doherty, Derry Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who was
killed while on active service with Volunteer Willie Fleming on 6
December 1984. ``It is a noble thing to die for one's country, it is
also a useful thing to make one's enemy die. If you can't be noble at
least be useful.'' - George Plant. Always remembered by K Flynn and
family, Belfast.
FLEMING, Willie; DOHERTY, Danny (14th Ann). In proud memory of
Volunteers Willie Fleming and Danny Doherty, murdered by the SAS, 6
December, 1984. Never forgotten by their friends in the Markets and
Short Strand, Belfast.
GRANT, Edward; QUINN, Brendan (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory
of Volunteer Brendan Quinn and Edward Grant, who died on 24 December
1973. From the John Mitchel Sinn Féin Cumann, Newry; From the Newry
ex-POW Association; From the Newry Republican Graves Association.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother,
Oglach Pól Kinsella, who died enduring cruel and degrading treatment
whilst in the captivity of Ireland's enemies on 13 December 1994.
Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. From brother Mickey, Sinéad,
Eamoin, Caoláin, Niamh and Micheál Og.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother,
Oglach Pól Kinsella, who died with defiance and dignity after a short
illness while in enemy captivity on 13 December 1994. His struggle
goes goes on. We shall be free. From brother Christy, Anne and
Caitlin.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear
brother, Oglach Pól Kinsella, who died on 13 December 1984. In Brit
captivity Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. From his sister
Sheila, Billy, Ceri and Catherine.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear son
and our dear brother Pól, who died while a prisoner of British
tormentors on 13 December 1994. They have killed a revolutionary,
but the revolution continues. Sadly missed by his father (Patrick)
and brother Pat and Philip.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of a dear friend,
Oglach Pól Kinsella, who died with dignity whilst imprisoned on 13
December 1984. Gone but not forgotten. From Andrew and Paula.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In loving memory of a dear son and brother
Volunteer Pól Kinsella, Derry Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died
13 December, 1994. Fold him O Jesus in thine arms, and let him
henceforth be a messenger of love between our human hearts and thee.
Sadly missed by his father Patrick and brother Philip.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In sad and loving memory of my dear brother,
Volunteer Pól Kinsella, Derry Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died
13 December, 1994. RIP. Your life was one of kindly deeds, a helping
hand for others' needs; sincere and true in heart and mind, beautiful
memories left behind. Always remembered by your sister Sheila,
brother-in-law Billy and nieces Ceri and Catherine.
KINSELLA, Pól (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Pól
Kinsella, died 13 December 1994, Derry Brigade Oglaigh na hÉireann.
Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Always honoured and
remembered by the Pól Kinsella Sinn Féin Cumann; Always remembered by
Derry Sinn Féin.
McBRIDE, Tony. In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tony McBride,
executed by the SAS, while on active service in Fermanagh. Mary Queen
of the Gael pray for Charles him. The fools, the fools, the fools,
they have left us our patriot dead, and as long as Ireland holds
these graves, Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Always
remembered with pride by the McGinn/Rodden/Donaghy Sinn Féin Cumann,
Kilrea, County Derry.
McDADE, Gerard (27th Ann). In loving memory of our dear
brother-in-law, Volunteer Gerard McDade, shot dead by British
soldiers 21 December 1971. Never forgotten by his brother-in-law wife
and family Danny Eilish McGettigan, children and grand children,
Shannon, County Clare. St Jude pray for him.
McDADE, Gerard (27th Ann). 21 December 1971. Years go by but memories
remain and I hope your death will not be in vain. Always remembered
by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Mr and Mrs K McGettigan,
Ballymurphy Road.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of a dear
husband and father, Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, who was killed on
active service 17 December 1984. Love and miss you always Seán. Sadly
missed by his wife Pat and children Kathy, Sinéad, Ciara, Sara,
Patricia, Fiona and Seán, and grand-daughter Niamh.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud memory of Volunteer Seán
McIlvenna, killed in action on17 December 1984. Words are few,
thoughts are deep, memories of you I will always keep. Remembered and
missed always. Sheila.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In memory of my friend and comrade
Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, killed on active service on 17 December
1984. Always remembered and missed by Damien.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Seán McIlvenna, who died for Ireland on 17 December 1984. ``Ireland
unarmed will attain just as much freedom as it is convenient for
England to give her; Ireland armed will attain ultimately just as
much freedom as she wants.'' - Pádraig Pearse. Remembered always by
Mickey, Bernie, Ciarán and Fionnuala.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear
son Seán, who was killed on 17 December 1984, whilst on active
service. Forever missed, forever loved. Mary Queen of the Gael pray
for him. Mum and Dad.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). Killed on 17 December 1984 by crown
forces in North Armagh. Always remembered with pride and love by his
sister Tina and nieces Caroline and Simone. We think of him and pray
for him always.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud memory of Volunteer Seán, who
lost his life fighting for Ireland on 17 December 1984. He will be
with us forever in our hearts, in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Sadly missed by his sister Rosario and niece Siobhán.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our nephew
Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, who was murdered by crown forces on 17
December 1984. He gave his life for his country. Remembered as always
by his uncle Felix and Aunt Sarah and family, Portglenoe.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). Remembered not only on this anniversary,
Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, remembered always with all those who have
fought and died for freedom by his cousins Jean and John, Portglenoe.
McILVENNA, Seán (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Seán McIlvenna, who died on active service on 17 December 1984.
Always remembered by Christine and Christopher O'Donnell.
QUINN, Brendan (25th Ann). In memory of Volunteer Brendan Quinn,
killed on active service on 24 December 1973, age 18. Always
remembered by Smith/Quinn/Sinn Féin Cumann, Bessbrook and Naoimh.
RODDEN, Peter (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Peter Rodden who died 7 December, 1987. From his father John, Bodie,
Carmel and family.
RODDEN, Peter; CASEY, Liam; CASEY, Geraldine (11th Ann). In proud and
loving memory of Volunteer Peter Rodden, North Antrim Brigade,
Oglaigh Na hÉireann and his comrades Liam and Geraldine Casey, who
died on 7 December 1987 in a tragic drowning in Toomebridge. Mary
Queen of the Gael pray for them. When the deathless Republic of
Ireland is rescued from thraldom and shame, I ask but a place in her
memory, and a soldiers salute to my name. Always remembered with
pride by the McGinn/Rodden/Donaghy Sinn Féin Cumann, Kilrea, County
Derry.
Combhrón
BRADY. Died 17 December in hospital. Sadly missed by his sons Patrick
and Francis.
BRADY. Deepest sympathy is extended to Pat and the Brady family on
the recent death of Paddy. From Karren Corcoran.
BRADY. Deepest sympathy is extended to Pat and the Brady family on
the recent death of Paddy. From Jer O'Leary and family.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Pat and the Brady family on the
recent death of Paddy. From Liam Mooney, David Rothwell, Robbie
Early, Liz Dunphy, Phil Clifford and all in the 3-2-'84 Bohemians
Supporters' Club.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy to John `Wacker' Humpries, Sally and
family on the tragic death of their beautiful son John. From Brian
Kenna, Seán, Eoin and Brían, Crumlin.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy to John `Wacker' Humpries, Sally and
family on the tragic death of their beautiful son John. From Niall,
Margaret and family.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy to John `Wacker' Humpries, Sally and
family on the tragic death of their beautiful son John. From Mick,
Sandra and family.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy to John `Wacker' Humpries, Sally and
family on the tragic death of their beautiful son John. From Kenneth,
Mick and Ger.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy is extended to John `Wacker'
Humphies, Sally and family on the death of their son John. From
Ciarán Brown, Fran Brown and the Brown family.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy to John `Wacker' Humpries, Sally and
family on the tragic death of their beautiful son John. From Sinn
Féin Atha Cliath.
HUMPRIES. With deepest sympathy to John `Wacker' Humpries, Sally and
family on the tragic death of their beautiful son John. From the
Logue/Marley Sinn Féin Cumann, Crumlin; From the Joe Clarke Sinn Féin
Cumann, South Inner City.
SMITH. Deepest sympathy to his family. a good man will be so much
missed. From the Committee and members and his friends, Terence Mac
Swiney Sinn Féin Cumann, County Clare.
Beannachtaí
ECCLES. Birthday greetings to Tommy Eccles. Happy birthday, hope it's
a good one. From Eileen and Caoimhe.
Buíochas
THANKS to the Pollok Thornliebank and M. Doco Bands and the Glasgow
Two for your tremendous support throughout the past year. Keep it up
lads.
Cuimhní Breithlae
DEMPSEY. John, `C' Company, 1st Battalion, Na Fianna Éireann, whose
34th birthday occurred 15 December.To God's little Christmas angels
dressed in white, give my son a birthday kiss tonight. Tell him that
I love him, tell him that I care, tell him each night I offer up my
prayer. Forever loved and missed. Happy birthday son. From your
Daddy.
APOLOGY
To the Casey Family. An Phoblacht wishes to
apologise for any offence caused to the Casey family and friends for
an insertion carried on 10 December in the name of Liam and Geraldine
Casey, both of whom sadly died along with Peter Rodden.
Christmas Greetings
AVERILL. Christmas greetings to Liam Averill. From his wife Jackie
and two children, Maghera; From Gerard McPeake, Frances, Tracey and
Ciara. Happy Christmas.
BROWN. To Rosena Brown, Maghaberry, from John Crawley, Portlaoise. A
Happy Christmas Sweetheart and may all your dreams come true in the
New Year. I love you, John xxx.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS to all POWs in jails in Portlaoise, Long Kesh and
England this Christmas. From the Republican Movement, Dublin; From
Sinn Féin Atha Cliath; From the Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty RFB,
Dublin.
CHRISTMAS solidarity greetings to all republican POWs wherever they
are held and all our recently released POWs. From the Dungannon
Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; From Ar Ais Arís, Dungannon.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS to all POWs and their families and all ex-POWs
and their families. all the best at Christmas and New Year. From
Mary, Buncrana; From Sinn Féin, Buncrana.
CHRISTMAS and New Year greetings to all republican POws at home and
abroad. From Christy.
CHRISTMAS greetings to all Republican POWs. From Séamus Flynn and
family.
CHRISTMAS and New Year greetings to Pearse McAuley (Portlaoise
Prison). Keep that chin up. From Martin.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS and New Year greetings to Enna Uí Cheileachair,
Ennis Road, Limerick. From Jerry Sheehy, POW Portlaoise. Le fior ghra
i gconaí.
CHRISTMAS and New Year greetings to all my family and friends at home
and abroad. Lots of love, Tommy Eccles.
CRAWLEY. Christmas greetings to my partner John, my comrade, my best
friend and the love of my life. Hope this is your best Christmas
ever. Ta grá agam duit. Rosena. xoxoxo.
GANNON. Nollaig shona agus ath blian faoi mhaise duit Donal.
Greetings and best wishes to you and your comrades in Portlaoise.
From Michael Moroney, Tipperary and New York.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS to Séamus, Micheal and Bernard. From Philip, Pat and
the boys.
HILLEN. Christmas greetings to `H', Newry's last prisoner, hope your
next one is in freedom. Also best wishes to all republican prisoners
at home and abroad. you are always in our thoughts, Ann-Marie and
Tommy.
JOHNSON. Christmas greeting to Richard Johnson (POW, FCI, Allenwood,
USA). From Marge Sutter, Sharon Johnson, Kieran Staunton and family,
Seán Mackin and family, Johnny Mooney, the Moloney family, the Boston
Three Committee, New York, the Boston Three Committee, Boston and all
your friends in New York and Boston.
McCOMB. Damien, H7 Long Kesh. Merry Xmas Dee. We're thinking of
you, Theresa and the kids at this time. Kieran, Pauline and Sian, New
Zealand.
MINES. Christmas greetings to Martin Mines. From his Mam and nephews
Seán, Karen and Brendan; Happy Christmas to Martin Mines, H3 Long
Kesh. From Philip, Pat and the boys.
MURPHY. To James Murphy (Portlaoise Prison). Good luck, best wishes
in the New Year. hope to see you, Trevor.
O'CONNELL. Merry Christmas Joe (Portlaoise), surely 1999 will bring
us a lot of happiness. Love Kathleen XXX.
O hADHMAILL. Merry Christmas Felim and all the best for the New Year.
From the wicked step-mother.
ROGERS. Happy Christmas Peter (Portlaoise). I love you. 19 years is
along time to be away from your best friend and husband. Hope we will
be together soon. Love, Deirdre; Happy Christmas dad. You're one in a
million. Love you, your son Eamon; Hope we are all together soon.
Rogers family; From the Rafferty family; From Skin, Michelle and
kids; Happy Christmas Peter. Hope to see you home soon. From all your
friends in Slemish Way; From Dorothy and Maguire family; Happy
Christmas to a great friend. From Pat, Tom and family.
SPECIAL GREETINGS to all our families and friends, POW Dept, CC, Sinn
Féin, solidarity groups andour comrades in prisons in England,
H-Blocks, Maghaberry and the USA. From the Portlaoise POWs.
THE Tom Williams RFB, Glasgow, wishes all Republican POWs the very
best for Christmas. Nollaig shona daoibh a chairde. Beidh bhur la
libh go luath.
WE WOULD like to wish all the staff and customers of the Brazen Head
(Glasgow) all the best over the festive period, and thank them for
their support over the past year. Also thanks to Tam B, Doc, James
and Wahoo. Tiocfaidh ar la. From Brian and Eamon.
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