Republican News · Thursday 20 November 1997

[An Phoblacht]

PUBLIC MEETING: Towards a United Ireland. 8pm Thursday 20 November, ATGWU Hall, Middle Abbey Street, DUBLIN. Speakers: Mitchel McLaughlin (National Chairperson, SF) and Seán Crowe (Dublin SF). Chair: Des Bonass (Dublin Council of Trade Unions)

VOLUNTEER COMMEMORATION: 77th Annual Volunteer Eddie Carmody commemoration. Assemble 8.30pm Friday 21 November, BALLYLONGFORD, County Kerry. Speaker Martin Ferris

FUNCTION: Featuring the fabulous Irish Brigade. 9pm Friday 21 November, Blake's Tavern, BLANCHARDSTOWN, County Dublin. Organised by Dublin Sinn Féin

IONAD BUAIL ISTEACH NA GAEILGE: Imeachtaí na Samhna: Buail isteach I gcomhair cupán tae. 1-2pm Gach Aoine, Connolly Books, 43 Sr Essex, BAC; Oíche chraic dos na baill agus na cairde. 8pm Luan 17ú Samhain, Funnell Bar, City Quay, Baile Ath Cliath. aoi chainteaoirí: Brad Pitt agus Cindy Crawford; Turas go Taispeántas Andy Warhol I Musaem Nua Ealaíona, Cill Mhaighnean, BAC. 11.30am Satharn 22ú Samhain; Caint ón bhfile Tomás Mac Siomóin. 1pm Aoine 28ú Samhain, Connolly Books, Sr Essex, BAC. A tuilleadh eolais ó 402 4807

ANTI-EXTRADITION MARCH: Assemble 2.30pm Saturday 22 November, Bus Station, LETTERKENNY, County Donegal for national mobilisation. For details phone Fergal Gillen on 074-27149

TROOPS OUT FUNDRAISERS: Sing along social. 8.30-11.30pm Saturday 22 November, Union Club, BIRMINGHAM, England; Quiz Night: Monday 15 December, Union Club. Entry £2/£1

ELECTION CONVENTION: For East Limerick By-election. 3pm Sunday 23 November, Gaelic League Hall, Thomas Street, LIMERICK CITY, County Limerick. All welcome

DEMILITARISATION RALLY: Assemble 2pm Sunday 23 November, RUC Barracks, CUSHENDAL, County Antrim. Organised by Sinn Féin Youth

MARCH AND RALLY: Take down the spy post. 3pm, Sunday 23 November, Teach Meabha, New Lodge Road, BELFAST, County Antrim. From Ardoyne assemble at 2pm Ardoyne Avenue

PUBLIC LECTURE: Annual O'Hanlon Memorial Lecture: South Ulster in the age of the United Irishmen. 4pm Sunday 23 November, Hillgrove Hotel, MONAGHAN. Presented by local historian Brian McDonald. All welcome

GREAT HUNGER PARADE: Assemble 12 noon Sunday 23 November, and leaving from Town Hall, LIVERPOOL, England, and proceed to the Pier Head on the River Mersey to caste a wreath in memory of all who died. James Larkin RFB in attendance. Organised by the Liverpool Irish Forum, Box 110, Liverpool, L69 8DP

SINN FÉIN YOUTH: Organisation meeting. 6.30pm Wednesday 26 November, 44 Parnell Square, DUBLIN. All republican aged 15-25 welcome

LEACHT STAIRE 7.30 Ceadaoin 26 Samhain ``Baile ¡tha Cliath agus 1798'' le Denis Carroll; Bord na Gaeilge, 7 Cearnog Mhuirfean, BAILE ATHA CLIATH. Tuilleadh eolas o Aengus O Snodaigh 6763222

PUBLIC MEETING: Irish Political Prisoners and the Peace Process. 7.30pm Wednesday 26 November, Calthorpe Arms, 252 Gray's Inn Road, LONDON, England. Speaker Enda Finlay. Organised by the Connollly Association, London

PUBLIC MEETING: Towards a United Ireland. 8.30pm Thursday 27 November, Headfort Arms Hotel, KELLS, County Meath. Speaker: Caoimhghín O Caoláin. Organised by Kells Sinn Féin. All welcome

PUBLIC MEETING: Against the renewal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. 7-9pm Thursday 27 November, Islington Library, LONDON, England. Benefit function on same night in Victoria pub, Holloway Road. Music by Banna Strand. Táille £3/2

SF FUNCTION: 9pm Friday 28 November, Widow Scallan's, Pearse Street, DUBLIN. Táille £3. Organised by the Mairéad Farrell Sinn Féin Cumann

TABLE QUIZ: Fundraiser in support of Cuba. Traditional Music session and Late bar. 8pm Friday 28 November, Kelly's Cellars (Upstairs) 30 Bank Street, BELFAST, County Antrim. All Welcome. Organised by Cuba Support Group

PLAY: The Crime of Castlereagh, adopted from the writings of Bobby Sands. Performed by ex-POWs, Long Kesh. 9pm Friday 28 November, Scarna Inn, EMYVALE, County Monaghan. Táille £5. Tickets available from Bobby Sands Advice Centre and SF office, Monaghan

LATIN AMERICA SOLIDARITY EVENTS; Swell, Happy City Samba School and DJ Don R. 9pm Friday 14 November, The Funnel, City Quay, DUBLIN. Adm: £5/4; Christmas Party: 7.30pm Saturday 29 November, 38 Gardiner Street. Music by Xacra. Adm: £5/4. For further info contact Oisín or Collette in LASC on 01-6760435

POW PICKET: 1-3pm Saturday 29 November, Portlaoise Prison, PORTLAOISE, County Laois. For more information contact POW Dept

VIDEO AND DISCUSSION: The Struggle in North Belfast. 2pm Saturday 29 November, Ahern/Crowley Hall, Barrack Street, CORK. Organised by Sinn Féin Youth

SAOIRSE CONFERENCE: Working conference. 3-6pm Sunday 30 November, Felons' Club, Falls Road, BELFAST, County Antrim. Speaker Gerry Adams. All political parites and interested individuals are welcome to attend. For details contact Martin Meehan, Six-County chairperson of Saoirse at Belfast 439300

FUNCTION: In honour of veteran republican Jim Myther. 9pm Sunday 30 November, Murphy Flood's Hotel, ENNISCORTHY, County Wexford. Music by Borderline. Táille £2

VOLUNTEERS COMMEMORATION: Volunteers Jeremiah and Cornelius Delaney (77th Ann) and Volunteer Seán O'Donoghue (75th Ann). Assemble 2pm Sunday 30 November, Blackpool Bridge, CORK CITY, County Cork and march to monument on Dublin Hill. Speaker: Martin Ferris

POW BENEFIT FUNCTION: Sponsored headshaving event and ballad session featuring Clann Rí and disco. Monday 1 December, Barry's Hotel, (off Frederick St) DUBLIN. All welcome

FUNCTION: 8pm Saturday 6 December, Ardmanning Bar, Togher, CORK. Ballads by the Molly Malones and appearance by the James connolly RFB, Glasgow. Táille £3. Organised by the Cork No 1 Celtic Supporters' Club

SAOIRSE DEMONSTRATION: Sunday 7 December, Assemble, Gortin Road at St Enda's GAA Club and march to Omagh Courthouse, OMAGH, County Tyrone. Speakers include Sinn Fein Vice President Pat Doherty, Sinn Féin negotiator Gerry Kelly and Saoirse Chairperson Martin Meehan

FUASCAILT PICKET: For the transfer of all Irish POWs to Ireland pending their release. 12 noon to 1.30pm Sunday 7 December, Downing Street, LONDON, England

COMMEMORATION: Annual Kilmichael comemoration. Sunday 7 December. Bus from CORK CITY £6, contact SF, Ahern/Crowley Hall, 136 Barrack Street, tel 311389 for details

FUNCTION: 8pm Sunday 7 December, Spailin Fanac, Main Street South, CORK. Ballads by Roisín Bow and James Connolly RFB, Glasgow. Organised by the Cork No 1 Celtic Supporters' Club

LEACHT STAIRE 7.30 Ceadaoin 10 Nollaig Bailiechen `98 san Ard-Mhusaem le Michael Kenny; Bord na Gaeilge, 7 Cearnog Mhuirfean, BAILE ATHA CLIATH. Tuilleadh eolas o Aengus O Snodaigh 6763222

SAOIRSE MOBILISATION: Sunday 14 December, ENNISKILLEN, County Fermanagh

BALLAD SINGER seeks musician/musicians to form ballad group for republican functions. Contact Derek at Dublin 8475966 (evenings)

Long Kesh Christmas Book Appeal: Republican POWs in Long Kesh would appreciate any donations of books or money to buy books as we strive to restock the libraries in the three republican blocks.

Books on all aspects of contemporary Irish society, Irish History and international affairs are of particular interest. Any books or donations please forward to POW Dept before Christmas. Go raibh Mile Maith Agaibh

JOE McDONNELL SF CUMANN LOTTO RESULTS, BLANCHARDSTOWN

Thursday 13 November. Nos: 3,11,17. No winner. 5 x Turkey winners: 1st: Tony Tray, 17294; 2nd: goerge, c/o Ray, 17088; 3rd: sandra duncan, 17028; 4th: David S, c/o Peter, 17168; 5th: Deirdre Arnold, 17234. Next week's jackpot £1,000.

SOUTH DERRY SF LOTTO

17 November. Nos: 2,8,11,15. Seán Kelly, Draperstown; G O'Neill, c/o kilrea; D Reilly, Maghera; B Muray, Draperstown; E Cartin, c/o Newbridge. Jackpot £1,400.

NEWRY MEMORIAL LOTTO DRAW, 17 November

Nos: 2,13,15, 23. 5 match 3 £20: N McLaughlin (6419, R Walsh (9304), T McCartan (6416), N McKevitt (2962) and M Ward (8706). Next jackpot £600. Next draw 17 November 1997. Jackpot £500.

Roger Casement Centre, London Raffle Result

Ticket no 28066, Masser, c/o Victoria pub, Holloway, London, seller Richie Butler, london.

1798 DUBLIN LECTURE SERIES (November `97)

Lecture: United Irishmen and Botany Bay by Ruan O'Donnell (Drumcondra). 3pm Sunday 23 November, Kilmainham Jail, Inchicore Road; Lord Edward Fitzgerald by Kevin Whelan. 7pm Thursday 27 November, Deansgrange Library, Clonkeen Drive. Enquiries to Tommy Graham on 4535730/8308827.

National Draw Results Week 5

Final results


1st Prize Car or £10,000: Ticket no 02462; ``The Kids'', c/o Robbie Donnelly, Dublin 15.
Sellers Prize £250: Robbie Donnelly, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
2nd Prize £750: Ticket no 19559; Clogher, Fermanagh/South Tyrone.
3rd prize £500: Ticket no 06306; Crossmaglen, South Armagh.
4th Prize £250: Ticket no 27257; West Tyrone.
5th Prize £100: Ticket no 23124; Mary Hanratty, Omeath, Co Louth.
6th Prize £50: Ticket no 28590; Patricia Boyd, North Strand, Dublin.
7th Prize £50: Ticket no 00052; Peter Foley, Co Sligo.
8th Prize £50: Ticket no 24041; South Derry.
9th Prize £50: Ticket no 01727; Ciarán Hayes, Co Limerick.
10th Prize £50: Ticket no 12001; Belfast.
11th Prize £50: Ticket no 01352; Tony Hurley, Youghal, Co Cork.
12th Prize £50: Ticket no 01611; Jane Lavery, Monaghan, Co Monaghan.
13th Prize £50: Ticket no 16221; Derry City.
14th Prize £50: Ticket no 21015; Siobháin Dolan, c/o Roddy Boland, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
15th Prize £50.: Ticket no 26730; Strabane, West Tyrone.

The National Finance Committee wishes to thank sincerely all those who supported this year's draw.


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