Republican News · Thursday 21 December 2000

[An Phoblacht]

CARAHER, Sinn Féin member Ferghal (died 30 December 1990); DEVLIN, Volunteer Eugene (died 27 December 1972); McCABE, Volunteer Jack (died 27 December 1971); McDAID, Volunteer James (died 29 December 1972). ``they may kill the revolutionary but never the revolution.'' - Che Guevara. Remembered with love and pride by their many comrades and friends in the Republican Movement.

GRANT, Edward; QUINN, Brendan (27th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Edward Grant and Brendan Quinn who died on active service on 24 December 1973. ``Never had a man nor woman a grander cause; never was a cause more grandly served.'' - James Connolly.Remembered always with pride by The Republican Movement, Newry; Gerry Marks Sinn Féin Cuman; Patrick Rankin Sinn Féin Cumann; Cochron & Lowans Sinn Féin Cumann; Cumann Uaigheanna Phoblachtacha An Iúir, Ex-POW Association. Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Mac GIOLLA BHRIGHDE, Antoine (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Antoine Mac Giolla Bhríghde, who died on active service on 2 December 1984. Always remembered with pride by Bundoran/Ballyshannon Sinn Féin Cumann.

Mac GIOLLA BHRIGHDE, Antoine; FLEMING, Ciarán (16th Ann). In proud memory Volunteer Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde and Volunteer Ciarán Flemming, Derry Brigade, who were killed in action on 2 December 1984. Remembered by the Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey.

McDADE, Gerard. (29th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my son-in -law Gerard, shot dead by British soldiers on the 21 December 1971. St Gerard pray for him. Always remembered and never forgotten by Mrs McGettigan, Ballymurphy Road, and family circle at home and abroad.

McDADE, Gerard. (29th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Gerard A Coy, 3rd Batt, Oglaigh na hEireann. Remembered always, from his brothers Peter, Thomas, Francie their wives and families. His sisters Ann, Mary, their husbands and families. All his friends in Shannon and Belfast. Lay him away on the hillside. Never forgotten.

McGINN, Jim (27th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer JimMcGinn, West Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who gave his life for Irish freedom on 15 December 1973. remembered with pride by the John James Kelly/Damien Brolly Sinn Féin Cumann, Castlefinn.

McGINN, Jim (27th Ann). In proud memory of Volunteer Jim Mc Ginn, Tyrone Brigade, who was killed in action on 15 December 1973. Remembered with pride by the Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey.

McILVENNA, Seán (16th Ann). Proud and precious memories of our beloved son Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, who gave his life for Ireland on active service by crown forces on 17 December 1984. Silent thoughts of happy and funny hours spent together wil hold sweet memories that last forever. Lovingly remembered by Mum and Dad. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him.

McILVENNA, Seán (16th Ann). Proud and loving memories of my beloved brother Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, who was killed by crown forces whilst on active on 17 December 1984. The fools, the fools, they have left us our Fenian dead, and while Ireland holds these graves Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Always in our thoughts with love sister Tina and neices Caroline and Simone.

McILVENNA, Seán (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Seán McIlvenna, killed on actice srevice on 17 December 1984. The days are gone we shared together, but the memories will last forever. Always missed by his sister Rosanne and niece Siobhean.

McILVENNA, Seán (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear nephew Volunteer Sean McIlvenna, who was murdered by crown forces on 17 December 1984. ``The price of freedom is a terrible price and tragically it is so often paid by great sacrifce. Many suffer so that some day all Irish people may know justice and peace.'' - Bobby Sands. Proudly remembered and missed by uncle Felix, aunt Sarah and family, Portglenone.

McILVENNA, Seán (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear cousin, Volunteer Sean McIlvenna, who was killed on actice service on 17 December 1984. We bleed that the the nation may live. damn your concesions England, we wnat our country. Always remembered with love and pride. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. From cousins Jean, husbandjohn and family.

Comhbhrón

HENNESSY. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mick Hennessy and family on the death of his mother. From the Republican Movement, Cork; From Sinn Féin Corcaigh; From Ógra Shinn Féin; From the Ahern/Crowley Sinn Féin Cumann; From Mick Nugent; From Cllr Jonathon O'Brien; From Tom Hanlon; From the Cork H-Block/Armagh Commemoration Committee.

JOYCE. Deepest symapthy to the family of Margaret Joyce, especially Mary and Ellie. Always remembered by Martin.

JOYCE. North commenara Sinn Féin extend deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Joyce who died recently. Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a n-anam.

O'BRIEN. The Republican Movement in Kerry offer their sincerest sympathy to the family of Tom, Bothar Buí, Tra Lí, on the their recent loss. Tom was 75 years young and was a committed socialist and republican to the very end. Ní bheidh a leitheid ann arís.

Buíochas

THE remaining republican POWs in Castlerea would like to thank everybody who showed solidarity and support throughout the year. Special thanks to all the delegations who came down to visit us. Nollaig shona daoibh.

THE Ahern/Crowley Sinn Féin Cumann, Cork City would like to thank all those who supported the cumann in any way over the past year.

Beanachtaí na Nollaig

CHRISTMAS and New Year greetings to all Irish republican POWs. From the Joe Clarke/James Connolly Sinn Féin Cumann and Logue/Marley Sinn Féin Cumann, Dublin South Central; From Jackie Griffith/Mairéad Farrell Cumann, Dublin Southeast; From Sinn Féin Atha Cliath; From Sinn Féin Comhairle Ceantair, Louth; From the staff of Dundalk Sinn Féin Office; From the Republican Movement, Cork; From Sinn Féin Corcaigh; From Ogra Shinn Féin; From the Martin/Tracey Sinn Féin Cumann, Short Strand and the Nolan/Downey Sinn Féin Cumann, Markets; From Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Tyrone.

CHRISTMAS greetings to all imprisoned anti-drugs activists. From all their friends in Dublin and throughout Ireland.

CHRISTMAS greetings to Kevin, Jerry, Donal, Pearse, John in Castlerea Prison. Love from Eileen and Caoimhe.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS to the POWs. From the staff of An Phoblacht, Dublin and Belfast.

SEASON'S GREETINGS to the POWs. From Martin.


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