Republican News · Thursday 03 August 2000

[An Phoblacht]

BRADLEY, Volunteer Séamus (died 31 July 1972); CAMPBELL, Volunteer Tony (died 4 August 1985); DOHERTY, Volunteer Kieran (died 2 August 1981); ENGLISH, Volunteer Charles (died 6 August 1985); LYNCH, Volunteer Kevin (INLA, died 1 August 1981); McCRUDDEN, Volunteer Robert (died 3 August 1972); SKILLEN, Volunteer Martin (died 3 August 1974). ``The Irish Republic must be made a word to conjure with - a rallying point for the disaffected, a haven for the oppressed, a point of departure for the socialist, enthusiastic in the cause of human freedom.'' - James Connolly. Proudly and always remembered by their many friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

CANNON, Patrick, Peter; McELCAR (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Peter McElcar, Donegal Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann, who with his comrade Volunteer Patrick Cannon gave their lives for freedom on 17 July 1976. Remembered with pride by the Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey.

DOHERTY, Kieran (19th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Kieran who died on hunger strike 2 August 1981. RIP. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Life springs from death and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations. Remembered by Michael, Betty, Grainne and Ciarán.

LYNCH, Kevin (19th Ann). ``Life springs from death and from the graves of patriot men and women spring living nations.'' - PH Pearse. Remembered with pride by the Kevin Lynch RFB; From the Carolan/Kilmartin Sinn Féin Cumann, Dungiven.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear son Volunteer Bobby McCrudden, B Coy, 2nd Batt. Belfast Brigade Oglaigh na hÉireann, killed in action August 3 1972. ``When the freedom of our country and class has been won, let us guard it well remembering it was paid for in the blood of those now dead''. James Connolly. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his father Gerard, brothers and sisters.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Volunteer Bobby McCrudden, B Coy, 2nd Batt. Belfast Oglaigh na h Éireann. Killed in action by crown forces on 3 August 1972. Always remembered by his brothers Kevin and family.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann). In loving memory of my dear brother Bobby Volunteer B Coy. Belfast Brigade Oglaigh na hEireann. Killed in action by crown forces on 3 August 1972. Sadly missed and never forgotten by his sister Barbara and family.

McCRUDDEN. Robert (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Bobby, Volunteer B Coy 2nd Batt Belfast Brigade Oglaigh na hEireann. Killed in action by crown forceson 3 August 1972. Lovingly remembered by his sister Rosemary and family.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Bobby, Volunteer, B Coy, 2nd Batt. Belfast Brigade Oglaigh na hEireann, killed in action by crown forces August 3 1972, Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters Rita and family.

McCRUDDEN. Robert (28th Ann). In proud memory of my dear brother Bobby, Volunteer B Coy. 2nd Batt. Belfast Brigade Oglaigh na hEireann. Killed in action by crown forceson 3 August 1972. Sadly missed by his sisters Isabel and family.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann ). In loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Bobby McCrudden 2nd batt Oglaigh na hEireann, killed in action by crown forces on 3 August 1972. Lay him away on the hillside along g with the brace and the bold, inscribe his name on the roll of fame in the letters of purest gold. Never forgotten by his brother Colum and family.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann ). In loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Bobby McCrudden 2nd Batt Oglaigh na hEireann, killed in action by crown forces on 3 August 1972. As long as ireland is unfree the only honourable attitude for Irishmen and irishwomen is an attitude of revolt''. PH Pearse. Never forgotten Joe.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann ). In loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Bobby McCrudden 2nd Batt Oglaigh na hEireann, killed in action by crown forces on 3 August 1972. His guerilla blood to Ireland bravely he gave. When our night was blackest he made us feel safe. His broad hand was comradely, most assuredly strong. And so of his comrades he now rests among. Never forgotten by his brother Seany, Philomena and family.

McCRUDDEN, Robert (28th Ann ). In loving memory of my dear friend Volunteer Bobby McCrudden 2nd Batt Oglaigh na hEireann, killed in action by crown forces on 3 August 1972. The fools, the fools the fools they have left us out fenian dead and while Ireland holds these graves Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Always remembered by his friend Goose.

McELWEE, Thomas (19th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Thomas McElwee, who died on hunger strike on 8 August 1981. From the South Derry Comhairle Ceantair, Sinn Féin; McCusker/McMullan/O'Hagan Sinn Féin Cumann, Swatragh; Casement/Kelly/Highstead Sinn Féin Cumann, Maghera; Fergal O'Hanlon/John Davey Sinn Féin Cumann, Lavey; Thomas McElwee Sinn Féin Cumann, Greenlough; Séamus Steele Sinn Féin Cumann, Newbridge; Magherafelt Sinn Féin Cumann; Ballinascreen Sinn Féin Cumann; Counties Derry & Antrim Republican Graves Association.

SKILLEN, Martin (26th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Martin `Duckser' Skillen D Coy, 2nd Batt, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on active service on 3, August. 1974. Fuair sé bas ar son saoirse na hEireann. Always remembered by Sinn Féin Bun na bhFál.

TOLAN, Tommy (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tommy `Todler' Tolan murdered 27 July 1977. A true son of Ireland. Padre Pio pray for him. Always remembered and sadly missed by Chucker and Packy.

TOLAN, Tommy (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tommy `Todler' Tolan murdered on 27 July 1977. Time passes, memories stay, loved and remembered everyday. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. Tommy, Jackie, Tomás and Rachel.

TOLAN, Tommy (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tommy `Todler' Tolan murdered on 27 July 1977 by the enemies of Ireland. Always remembered and sadly missed the Bryson family.

WATERS, Brendan (16th Ann) In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Brandan Waters, who died for Ireland on 8 August 1984. Remembered always by Micky, Bernie, Ciarán and Fionnuala.

WATTERS, Malachy (4th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Malachy Watters, who died on 8 August 1996. From the Burns/moley Sinn Féin Cumann, Silverbridge, County Armagh.

Comhbhrón

DUNNE. Deepest sympathy is extended to the Dunne family, Clonaslee, County Laois. From your republican comardes in Laois and Offaly and from the Matthew Kane Sinn Féin Cumann, Tullamore and the James Fintan Lalor Sinn Féin Cumann, Laois.

O'FARRELL. Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of James O'Farrell, late C Coy, 2nd Batt, 1st Cork Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, life long republican, who died recently. From the Republican Movement, Cork; From Cork Sinn Féin; From Ogra Shinn Féin.

VIERRA. Deepest sympathy is extended to the Conlon family, Monaghan and Dungannon. From the Loughran family, Monaghan and dungannon; the Arthurs family, Tyrone; the O'Hanlon/McMahon/Lynagh Sinn Féin Cumann, Monaghan; Monaghan Comhairle Ceantair; Sinn Féin Siopa, Muineachán.

Beannachtaí

CONGRATULATIONS to Phil & Janice Henry on the birth of Aoife.

From all in the Wolfe Tone Society, London.


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