Republican News · Thursday 20 February 1997

[An Phoblacht]

BELL, Gerard; BEST Paul; BRESLIN, Charlie; BURNS, James; DEVINE, David; DEVINE, Michael; DORRIAN, Robert; GOUGH, Tony; HOGAN, Henry; MAGEE, Joseph; MARTIN, Declan; McAULEY, David; O'BRIEN, Eddie; SEERY, Brendan; STEELE, Gerard. In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Gerard Bell (died 21 February 1972), Charlie Breslin (died 23 February 1985), James Burns (died 23 February 1981), David Devine (died 23 February 1985), Michael Devine (died 23 February 1985), Robert Dorrian (died 21 February 1972), Tony Gough (died 22 February 1986), Henry Hogan (died 21 February 1984), Joseph Magee (died 21 February 1972), Declan Martin (died 21 February 1984), Eddie O'Brien (died 18 February 1996), Brendan Seery (died 19 February 1992), Gerard Steele (died 21 February 1972), Fian David McAuley (died 19 February 1972) and Sinn Féin member Paul Best (died 18 February 1976). ``I leave for the guidance of other Irish revolutionaries who may thread the path which I trod this advice, never to treat with the enemy, never to surrender at his mercy, but to fight to a finish.'' - Eamonn Ceannt. Proudly remembered always with love and pride by all their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

BELL, Gerard; DORRIAN, Robert; STEELE, Gerard (25th Ann). Killed in action on 21 February 1972. St Antony pray for them. Always remembered by the Magee family.

BRESILN, Charles; DEVINE, David; DEVINE, Michael (12th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Charles Breslin, David and Michael Devine, West Tyrone brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, who were killed on active service on 23 February 1985. Always remembered by the Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey; By the Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin, Tír Chonaill.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. Padre Pio pray for him. Out of my life you may have gone but in my heart you still live on. Always remembered by brother Paul, Jerri and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. St Patrick pray for him. We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Always remembered by his brother Pat, Sandra and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. I loved you as a brother, I loved you as a friend and I was glad it stayed that way until the very end.Always remembered by his brother Harry, Deirdre and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns murdered 23 February 1981. RIP. St Patrick pray for him. I f memories keep us closer, then we are never far apart for you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Always remembered by his brother Kevin, Evelyn and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. Padre Pio pray for him. Happy times we shared together are still within my heart, these memories I treasure and nothing would make me part. Always remembered by his brother Joe, Betty and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981 RIP. St Patrick pray for him. Of all the gifts of life however great or small to have you as a brother was the greatest gift of all. Loved and missed by his sister Brigid, Harry and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dear father Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. St Martin prayer for him. Time doesn't stop the heartache or stop the silent tears or take away the memory of a brother we loved so dear. Loved and missed by his sister Veronica, Paddy and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. St Patrick pray him. Death cannot part us or distance divide, each day of our lives you walk by our sides. Loved and missed by his sister Bernadette, Joe and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dear father Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns murdered 23 February 1981. RIP. St Martin pray for him. If we could visit heaven on this very special day then maybe for a moment the pain would go away. Always loved and missed by his daughter Kathleen and Michael.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dear father Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. Padre Pio pray for him. Words are few, feelings are deep, memories of you are mine to keep. Always loved and missed by his daughter Maria, Peter and grandson Aaron.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of our cousin Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. Padre Pio pray for him. never more than a thought away. Always in our prayers. Always remembered by the Daykin family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of our dear uncle Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. Padre Pio pray for him. Those we hold most dear never leave. Dearly missed and remembered by his aunt Teresa and Mickey O'Callaghan and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dear father Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. St Patrick pray for him. We think about you and talk about you still, you haven't been forgotten and you never will. Always loved and missed by his daughter Paula and Connor.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dearest brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981 RIP. Padre Pio pray for him. They say there is a reason they say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason will change the way we feel. Loved and missed by his sister Clara, Joe and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dear nephew Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. RIP. St Patrick pray for him. You cannot separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless they have their freedom. Remembered with pride. Aunt Bernadette USA.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of my dear brother Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered on 23 February 1981. Divine mercy pray for him. I have a book of memories I don't keep on a shelf, they're locked forever in my heart the key I keep to myself. Loved and missed by his sister Maura John and family.

BURNS, James (16th Ann). Proud memories of Volunteer James (Skipper) Burns, murdered by loyalists on 23 February 1981. RIP. Our memorial to you will be the achievement of your goals. Remembered warmly by Larry, Sara and James Burns Quilty, Derry.

CLANCY, Peter (5th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Peter Clancy, killed in action along with his comrades, Seán, Barry and Patrick at Clonoe on 16 February 1992. Always remembered by Thaddeus, Ursula and family.

CLANCY, Peter (5th Ann). Volunteer Peter Clancy. Always remembered by Donal, Lynn and family.

CLANCY, Peter (5th Ann). Volunteer Peter Clancy. Always remembered by Kathleen.

DORRIAN, Robert; MAGEE, Joseph; BELL, Gerard; STEELE, Gerard (25th Ann). In memory of our comrades who died on active service on 21 February 1972. They will always be remembered by the Republican Movement, Short Strand, Markets and Lower Ormeau.

HOGAN, Henry (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear son and brother, Volunteer Henry Hogan, killed in action by the SAS on 21 February 1984. Your memory will always be kept alive your smiling face remembered by Mam and Dad, Bernie, Shorty and family.

HOGAN, Henry (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother, Volunteer Henry Hogan, North Antrim Brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann. Too good in life to be forgotten in death. Always remembered by Mag, Paddy and family.

HOGAN, Henry; MARTIN, Declan (13th Ann). We continue to fight for the cause for which you died. Our memorial to you will be the achievement of your goals. Always remembered by Seán and Bridget.

HOGAN, Henry; MARTIN, Declan (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Henry Hogan and Declan Martin, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, who died on active service on 21 February 1984. Always remembered by Dominic, Gráinne and family.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Volunteer Joseph Magee, 3rd Batt, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, died on 21 February 1972 and his comrades Robert Dorrian, Gerard Bell and Gerard Steele who were killed on active service. Masses offered. Our Lady of the Gael pray for them. A special corner of our hearts is set aside for you as long as life and memories last we will remember you. Always remembered by his sister and brother-in-law Esther and Patsy Vallely and family.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our brother Volunteer Joseph Magee, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, who died on active service on 21 February 1972. RIP. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. We cannot ring the old days back when we were all together, but memories of the happy days are in our hearts forever. Never forgotten by his sister Betty, brothers Michael and Emmanuel Canada and Australia.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Volunteer Joseph Magee, B Coy, 3rd Batt, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, died on active service on 21 February 1972. RIP. St Joseph pray for him. Our hearts are full of memories with pride we speak your name though goes on without you it will never be the same. Always loved and remembered by his loving sister, brother-in-law nephews and nieces Belfast and Australia and Sarah and Conn McVarnock.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Volunteer Joseph Magee, who was killed in action on 21 February 1972. RIP Mary Queen of Ireland pray for him. Till memories fade and life departs you will live forever in our hearts. Still loved and missed by Patsy, Maureen family.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my father, Joseph, who was killed in action on 21 February 1972. St Anthony pray for him. Out of our lives you have gone, but in our hearts you still live on. Always remembered by his daughter Margaret and husband Anthony grandson Michael.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my father, Joseph, who was killed in action on 21 February 1972. St Anthony pray for him. Always remembered by his son Joseph.

MAGEE, Joseph (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my father, Joseph, who was killed in action on 21 February 1972. St Anthony pray for him. Quietly today your memory is kept, no need for words for we never forget. Always remembered by his daughter Sharon and husband Raymond and granddaughter Gemma.

MARTIN, Declan (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Declan Martin, killed in action by the SAS on 21 February 1984. I measc laochra na nGael go raibh siad. Always remembered by Maureen and Paddy Hogan and Shorty, Bernie and family.

MARTIN, Declan (13th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Declan Martin, killed in action by the SAS on 21 February 1984. I measc laochra na nGael go raibh siad. Always remembered by Mag, Paddy and family.

O'BRIEN, Eddie (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Eddie O'Brien, Irish Republican Army, who died on active service in London on 18 February 1996. From his comrade Tony Duncan, Portlaoise Jail.

O'BRIEN, Eddie (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Eddie O'Brien, Irish Republican Army, who died on active service in London on 18 February 1996. From his comrade Levi.

O'BRIEN, Eddie (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Eddie O'Brien, Irish Republican Army, who was killed on active service on enemy soil for the cause of Irish freedom on 18 February 1996. Remembered with pride by the Republican Movement, County Wexford; By the Mellows/Moley/Burns Sinn Féin Cumann, Bunclody; By the Keegan/Parle/O'Brien Sinn Féin Cumann, Enniscorthy; By the H-Block Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Campile; By the Eddie O'Brien Sinn Féin Cumann, Gorey; By the Parle/Hogan/Creane Sinn Féin Cumann, Wexford; By the Republican Movement, Dublin; By the Comhairle Limistéir Atha Cliath, Sinn Féin; By the O'Malley/Russell Sinn Féin Cumann, Dublin Central; From the Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty RFB, Dublin.

O'DONNELL, Kevin Barry; O'FARRELL, Seán; CLANCY, Peter; VINCENT, Patrick (5th Ann). In proud memory of Volunteers Kevin Barry O'Donnell, Seán O'Farrell, Peter Clancy, and Patrick Vincent, East Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, killed in action on 16 February 1992. From The Boys, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

SEERY, Brendan (5th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Brendan Seery, who died in Portlaoise Jail on 19 February 1992. From his sister Mary, niece Liz and niece Sandra.

STAGG, Francis; BEST, Paul (21st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Frank Stagg, died 12 February 1976 and Paul Best, Sinn Féin, died 18 February 1976. Quietly today your memory is kept, no need for words we will never forget. Masses offered. Remembered with pride by Pól, Patricia and family, Belfast.

STEELE, Gerard (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear nephew Gerard Steele, died on active service on 21 February 1972. RIP. Also his comrades Joe Magee, Gerard Bell and Robert Dorrian. May perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Always remembered by his loving uncle Tommy McCullough.

STEELE, Gerard (25th Ann). In loving memory of Volunteers Gerard Steele, Gerard Bell, Joe Magee and Robert Dorrian, who died on active service on 21 February 1972. RIP. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy we remember them with pride. Rosena brown and all the girls in Maghaberry.

Combhrón

McMANUS. Crumlin Sinn Féin, Baile Atha Cliath, would like to express deepest sympathy to Paddy McManus and family Inchicore on the death of their mother.

CULLY. Deepest sympathy is extended to Michael Cully (Portlaoise) on the death of his sister Carmel. also to her mother Rose, husband and children and family circle. From the Republican POWS, Portlaoise Prison

CULLY. Deepest sympathy is extended to Michael Cully (Portlaoise) on the death of his sister Carmel. also to her mother Rose, husband and children and family circle. From the POW Department.

DOYLE. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of our friend and comrade Lar Doyle, who died under tragic circumstances on Sunday 16 February. From Gay and Kay Davis; Robert; Harry Coyle, Paddy Meenan, Marie Gavaghan; Danny McAlister; Hugh and Patricia Meenan; the Meenan family, Belfast and Dublin; Fitzy; Jackie; Ken O'Connell, Cork; Bozo and the Coyle family.

DAVISON. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Harold, who died recently. From the Republican Movement South and East Belfast.

DOYLE. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of our Volunteer Lar Doyle, who died on Sunday 16 February. From his friends and comrades in the South Inner City, Dublin.

DOYLE. The Republican Movement offer its deepest sympathy to the family of Volunteer Lar Doyle, who died under tragic circumstances on Sunday 16 February. From the Kevin Delaney Sinn Féin Cumann, Bray, County Wicklow; From the Clarke/McVerry Sinn Féin Cumann, Dun Laoghaire.

McCORLEY. Kathleen, mother of Rosie, died 15 February. Deeply regretted by Ella, Martina and Paul.

McPHILIPS. Deepest sympathy is extended to Paddy McPhilips on the death of his mother. From Aran Foley and Maitiú O Treasaigh.

Beannachtaí

GEARON. To Gerard and Sarah. All the best on your engagement. From Mary, Mickey, Seán and Micheal Og. From Kathy and Maria O; Lots of love and good luck from Mum and Dad, Noel and Elaine; To Gerard and Sarah, good luck from Kate, Larry and Thomas.

Buíochas

JAMES CONNOLLY MEMORIAL BAND: In grateful appreciation of your 25 years marching in various commemorations and marches including Bodenstown, Derry etc. Hope you will continue for another 25 years. Noel Murphy.

THE Republican Movement, County Limerick wishes to thank everyone who contributed so generously to prisoners and dependents during the month of December. Míle buíochas do gach éinne.

THE Republican POWs, Portlaoise, would like to thank the Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty RFB and Crumlin Sinn Féin for there in our protest.


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