BATESON, Volunteer Seán (died 7 July 1990); CAROLAN, Volunteer
Tommy (died 8 July 1972); DEMPSEY, Fian John (died 8 July 1981);
DOUGAL, Fian John (died 9 July 1972); DOUGAN, Volunteer Julie
(died 8 July 1972); KANE, Volunteer Thomas (died 6 July 1976);
McDONNELL, Volunteer Joe (died 8 July 1981); WOODS, Volunteer
Séamus (died 7 July 1988). ``I've always believed we had a
legitimate right to take up arms and defend our country and
ourselves against British occupation.'' - Mairéad Farrell.
Remembered with love and pride always by their many friends and
comrades in the Republican Movement.
DEMPSEY, John (17th Ann). 1st Batt C Coy, Na Fianna Éireann,
Belfast Brigade. Killed on active service on 8 July 1981 aged 16
years. John my son, seventeen long years have passed, the pain is
the same, I loved you right from birth, but at 16 years of age
God took you from this earth, may your shroud be your uniform and
your dream of a united Ireland be your pillow. Sadly missed, from
your daddy, sisters Angela, Diana, Martina and brother Stephen.
Good night son.
DEMPSEY, John (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Fian John
Dempsey, died on 8 July 1981. July comes with sad regret, brings
back a memory we will never forget. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for
him. Always remembered by the McDonnell family at home and
abroad.
McDONNELL, Joe (17th Ann). Remembering Irish soldier, hunger
striker, brave Volunteer Joe McDonnell who died on 8 July 1981 at
Long Kesh. Slan mo chara, o Jimmy Dempsey.
McDONNELL, Joe (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our
daddy Volunteer Joe McDonnell who died on hunger strike 8 July
1981. In our world of memories you fill our hearts with pride,
to know that we don't wait alone, you're always by our side.
Always remembered by your loving children Bernadette, Joseph and
baby Joseph.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my
brother Joe, died on 8 July 1981, Long Kesh, on hunger strike.
Many a lonely moment, often a silent tear, but always a beautiful
memory of a brother I loved so dear. Padre Pio, pray for him.
Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving brother Robert,
wife Julie and family.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my
brother Joe who died on hunger strike, Long Kesh, on 8 July 1981.
Time and years go quietly by, but love and memories never die.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. Always loved and sadly missed
by your brother Hugo, wife Marie and family.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my
brother Joseph, died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. St. Anthony
pray for him. We remember the day you left us when sunshine
turned to rain, the light turned to darkness and all that was
left was pain. Sorely missed and loved by your brother Patsy,
wife Mary and family in Canada.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my
brother Joe, died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. If memories
keep us closer we are never far apart, for you are always in our
thoughts and forever in our hearts. St. Joseph pray for him.
sadly missed and always remembered by your brother Paul, wife
Margaret and family.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our
son and brother Joe who died on hunger strike, on 8 July 1981.
Also his nine brave comrades. We think of you with love today, as
we have done so often and feel again the bitter blow that never
seems to soften. The memory of you is our greatest treasure.
Always remembered and sorely missed by your loving Mum, Dad,
Maura and Frankie. St Bernadette pray for him. Masses offered.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of
Volunteer Joe McDonnell, died 8 July 1981 in Long Kesh. Quietly
today your memory I treasure. I will never forget you Joe. Loved
and sadly missed by your very good friend Paul. Mary Queen of the
Gael pray for him.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my
brother Volunteer Joe McDonnell who died on hunger strike in the
H-Blocks of Long Kesh on 8 July 1981. If only I could write the
words my heart longs to say, if only I could voice my thoughts I
have from day to day. I only know I miss you with every breath I
take and words alone are not enough to end this constant ache.
The day you left this world our lives just fell apart, for all we
have are memories locked up inside our hearts. Always loved and
never forgotten by your sister Eilish and husband Tommy. Mary
Queen of the Gael pray for him.
McDONNELL, Joseph (17th). Died on 8 July 1981. In proud and
loving memory of our uncle Joe. You left us precious memories
that often make us cry but the love you planted in out hearts no
millionaire could buy. Always loved and remembered by your
nephews Thomas and Robert and families, niece Maria and family,
nieces Louise and Deirdre Reilly. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for
him.
QUINN, Denis (26th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Denis Quinn, who was killed on active service on 3 July 1972.
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.
QUINN, Denis (26th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Denis Quinn, who was killed on active service on 3 July 1972.
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 Tyrone National Graves
Association.
WOODS, Séamus (10th Ann). In loving memory of our dear son and
brother who died in action on 7 July 1988. This day is quietly
kept, no need for words we will never forget. He was a man so
very brave, fought for Ireland. So much he gave. On earth he
toiled in heaven he rests. God bless you Seamus you were one of
the best. Always loved and remembered by your father Felix,
brothers Kevin and Gerard, sisters Mary and Annette,
sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and family circle.
WOODS, Séamus (10th Ann). In loving memory of our dear brother
who died in action on 7 July 1988 Oglaigh na hEireann. What a
people are the Irish, Seamus gave his life in the cause of Irish
freedom. Soft be the soil that covers his grave, proud be the
country that bore him, green be the memory of his soul that has
gone to join the soldiers before him. Always remembered and never
forgotten by his loving brothers Sean, Noel, Emmett, New York.
Also sister-in-laws and grandchildren.
WOODS, Séamus (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Séamus Woods, who died on active service on 7 July 1988. 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.
WOODS, Séamus (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer
Séamus Woods, who died on active service on 7 July 1988. 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 Tyrone National Graves
Association.
Combhrón
HORGAN. Sincere and deepest sympathy is extended to the family
and friends of Michael Horgan, Tralee, late of the USA, who died
recently. From all his friends in Sinn Féin, County Kerry.
MACKIN. Deepest sympathy is extended to Gerry and all the family
on the death of his father. From his friend Eoin, London.
Beannachtaí
CONGRATULATIONS to Pat Doherty and all the Sinn Feein candidates.
From Mary, Buncrana; From Sinn Féin, Buncrana; From the Donegal
Women's Forum.
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