Republican News · Thursday 24 July 1997

[An Phoblacht]

CUNNINGHAM, Alphonsus; DAVISON, Brendan; DOWNEY, Joseph; KANE, Pauline; TOLAN, Tommy. In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Alphonsus Cunningham (died 21 July 1973), Brendan Davison (died 25 July 1988), Joseph Downey (died 21 July 1972), Pauline Kane (died 21 July 1973) and Tommy Tolan (died 27 July 1977). ``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. Remembered with love and pride by their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

CANNON, Pat; McCLAIR, Peter (20th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Pat Cannon and Peter McClair on 17 July 1976. Fuair siad bás ar son na hÉireann. Always remembered by Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey; By the Sinn Féin Comhairle, Tír Chonaill.

DOWNEY, Joe (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Joe Downey, who was shot dead by pro-British agents on 21 July 1972. He will never be forgotten by his comrades in the Markets, Lower Ormeau and Short Strand.

MOLLOY, Tobias (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Fian Tobias Molloy, who was murdered by crown forces at Camel's Hump, Strabane on 16 July 1972. Always remembered by Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey; By the Sinn Féin Comhairle, Tír Chonaill.

TOLAN, Tommy (20th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tommy `Toddler' Tolan murdered 27 July 1977 by renegades. Never forgotten by and sorely missed by all who knew him. Will those who think of him today a little pray to Jesus say. Forever fresh we'll hold thee, never forgotten by his brother Paddy, Margaret and family and the people of Ballymurphy whom he loved dearly. Fuair sé bas ar son na hÉireann.

TOLAN, Tommy (20th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tommy `Toddler' Tolan murdered on 27 July 1977, by cowards. Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving nephew Thomas Tolan.

TOLAN, Tommy (20th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tommy `Toddler' Tolan murdered by enemies of Ireland on 27 July 1977. We always treasure memories of you, sadly missed by your nephews Packy and Chucker Tolan.

Comhbhrón

BURNS. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mary Burns and entire family on the death of our friend Joe. Always remembered by the MacManus family, Sligo.

BURNS. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mary Burns and entire family on the death of her husband Joe. From Gerry, Donna and Antsin.

BURNS. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mary Burns and entire family on the death of her husband Joe. From Dermot, Bernie and kids.

BURNS. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mary Burns and entire family on the death of her husband Joe. From Pádraig and Sandra.

BURNS. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mary Burns and entire family on the death of dear comrade Joe. From the Republican Movement, Sligo; From the Noble Six/Coen/MacManus Sinn Féin Cumann, Sligo.

BUTLER. Deepest sympathy is extended to Eddie Butler and his family on the recent death of his father. From Gerry McDonnell, H8, Long Kesh.

WARD. Deepest sympathy is offered to Mark McDowell on the recent, sudden and tragic death of his niece Eliza Ward. From Paddy Adams and Geraldine Toland.

Cuimhní Breithlae

O'NEILL. Birthday remembrance of Volunteer Dermot (Ginger) O'Neill. We never ask for miracles Loro. But today just one would do. To have our front door open and see Ginger walk through. Remembering him is easy, we do it everyday, missing him is the heartache that never goes away. From a heart broken family.

Beannachtaí

GET WELL message for Robbie Stack and Stacey, hope to see you soon. From Stan in Newry.

GET WELL soon to Mark McAvoy and Robbie Stack from all your friends in the Republican Movement Newry and from Davy Hyland, Sinn Féin councillor, Newry.

Buíochas

ON BEHALF of all the Butler family I would like to thank the many people who travelled from the North and South of Ireland for Dad's funeral. Also Rosie and Eddie, who travelled from Birmingham and have been our friends for 22 years, they were with us in the `70s when times were rough going back and forth to the prisons, to Sinn Féin Vice President Pat Doherty, who spoke at the graveside and moved many people to tears when he told of the plight and intimidation of the families over the years. For my father they were silent years of suffering for his son and his only wish before he died was to see his son Eddie back in Portlaoise. We would like to thank all who sent flowers, Mass cards, to the people who phoned from New York; also the prisoners that phoned from all over and the ex-POWs who attended the funeral you all have made what is a very difficult time for my mother easier to bear knowing the people that mean so much to us are there for her. From Kathleen Butlet and family.


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