Republican News · Thursday 11 May 2000

[An Phoblacht]

AHERN, Volunteer Tony (died 10 May 1973); ARTHURS, Volunteer Declan (died 8 May 1987); DONNELLY, Volunteer Séamus (died 8 May 1987); GORMLEY, Volunteer Tony (died 8 May 1987); HUGHES, Volunteer Francis (died 12 May 1981); KELLY, Volunteer Eugene (died 8 May 1987); KELLY, Volunteer Paddy (died 8 May 1987); KILPATRICK, Volunteer Kevin (died 13 May 1973); LYNAGH, Volunteer Jim (died 8 May 1987); MAGEE, Fian Michael (died 13 May 1972); MARTIN, Volunteer Eugene (died 13 May 1974); McKEARNEY, Volunteer Pádraig (died 8 May 1987); McKEARNEY, Volunteer Seán (died 13 May 1974); O'CALLAGHAN, Volunteer Gerard (died 8 May 1987); STARRS, Volunteer 13 May 1972). ``I am amazed at British logic. Never, in eight centuries, have they succeeded in breaking the spirit of one man who refused to be broken. they have not dispirited, conquered, nor demoralised my people - nor will they ever.'' - Bobby Sands. Always remembered by their many friends and comrades in the Republicanisn Movement.

ARTHURS, Declan (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear son and brother Volunteer Declan, RIP, brutally murdered on 8 May 1987 at Loughgall, with his seven brave comrades. Will those who think of him today, a little prayer to Jesus say. Always in our hearts and thoughts, Mammy and Daddy, sister Mary, Leo and family, brothers Paul, Elizabeth and family, Brian (Long Kesh), Paula and family, Dominic and Jackie and family and Patrick.

ARTHURS, Declan; DONNELLY, Séamus; GORMLEY, Tony; KELLY, Eugene; KELLY, Patrick; LYNAGH, Jim; McKEARNEY, Pádraig; O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Declan Arthurs, Séamus Donnelly, Tony Gormley, Eugene Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Jim Lynagh, Pádraig McKearney and Gerard O'Callaghan, who were murdered by crown forces on 8 May 1987. Always remembered with love and pride by the Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Coalisland Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Clonoe Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Jim Lynagh Sinn Féin Cumann, Clogher; By the Martin Hurson/Fergal O'Hanlon Sinn Féin Cumann, Galbally; By the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Kileeshil; By the South Tyrone Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin.

ARTHURS, Declan; DONNELLY, Séamus; GORMLEY, Tony; KELLY, Eugene; KELLY, Patrick; LYNAGH, Jim; McKEARNEY, Pádraig; O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Declan Arthurs, Séamus Donnelly, Tony Gormley, Eugene Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Jim Lynagh, Pádraig McKearney and Gerard O'Callaghan, who were murdered by crown forces on 8 May 1987. Always remembered with love and pride by the Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Thomas Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann, Blackwater; By the Tyrone National Graves Association.

KELLY, Patrick (13th Ann). I ndíl chuimhne ar Volunteer Patrick Kelly and his seven comrades, together with civilian, anthony Hughes, murdered by the British Army at Loughgall, County Armagh on 8 May 1987. Always missed and never forgotten by his loving sister Paula, Barry, Níamh, Blathnaid agus Patrick. Eire Saor, Gaelach agus Aontaithe.

KELLY, Patrick (13th Ann). Proud and cherished memories of our son and brother Volunteer Patrick Kelly, East Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, murdered at Loughgall on May 8 1987 alongside his seven comrades. ``Some had no thought of victory, but had gone out to die that Ireland's mind be greater, her heart mount up on high and yet who knows what's yet to come.''- WB Yeats. O do thuismithéoirí Vincent agus Anne, agus do dheirfiúir Roisín.

LAFFERTY, Neil (25th Ann). In proud and loving mnemory of Volunteer Neil Lafferty, West Tyrone Brigade Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on 26 April 1975. ``Lay him away on the hillside along with the brave and the bold, inscribe his name on the roll of fame with letters etched in gold. Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Always remembered by his son Martin, wife Gina and kids Jonah and Neil.

ROSSINI, Willie (7th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Willie Rossini, Glasgow who died April 23 1993. A dedicated republican, we'll always miss you. From Bernie, Maria and Tommy.

Combhrón

NEESON. Deepest sympathy to our good friend Mick on the death of his mother. From Seán Marlow; From the McCabe/Quigley Sinn Féin Cumann; From Dessie Ellis.

NUGENT. Deepest sympathy to the Nugent family on the death of Kieran (the first Blanket man) who died 3 May 2000. From Beechmount Sinn Féin, Beechmount Ex-POWs and Beechmount Commemoration Committee. I measc laochra na nGael a bfhúil a anam uasal.

NUGENT. Deepest sympathy to the Nugent family on the death of Kieran (the first Blanket man) who died 3 May 2000. From The Sinn Féin POW Department. I measc laochra na nGael a bfhúil a anam uasal.

NUGENT. Deepest sympathy to the Nugent family on the death of Kieran (the first Blanket man) who died 3 May 2000. From the staff of An Phoblacht.

Beannachtaí

CONGRATULATIONS to Ian McMahon and Breda on their marriage. From Sinn Féin Atha Cliath; From the Joe Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann.

Buíochas

The Loughgall Truth & Justice Campaign would like to thank all those who supported our anniversary function in Galbally. A special word of thanks goes to Galbally committee for the use of their hall and workers, to Brian and comrades in the Kesh, to Dominic, Leo and Hugh and to the O'Callaghan boys and all those who helped on the night. Go raibh mile mhaith agaibh.

THANKS to the Hugh Hehir RFB and Aungus for making the unveiling of the Joe Clarke Memorial such a success.; they would also like to thank the people of Shannon and Clarecastle for their hospitality last weekend.

THE Seán McIlvenna RFB, Glasgow would like to thank the people of Armagh City for their hospitality at Easter, especially Beaver and Stephen.


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