Francie Jordan Commemoration
A commemoration was held in Jonesborough, South Armagh to
remember Vol Francie Jordan who was killed by the British army on
active service in Bessbrook on 4 June 1975.
A crowd of over 200 people gathered in the small village and
marched to the Republican plot in the local graveyard. Wreaths
were laid on behalf of Oglaigh na hEireann and Sinn Fein Cumanns
in Jonesborough, Dromintee, Killeen and north Louth. The crowd
was addressed by Jim McAllister who spoke of the great courage
and bravery of this young Volunteer. ``Francie Jordan left the
legacy to continue this struggle and bring it to fruition. Last
year Sinn Fein took a majority in South Armagh, this is a message
that yes, Francie was right,'' said McAllister. ``Francie didn't
want an assembly any more than we do but we must ensure that this
assembly looks at the rights of the nationalist people or looks
at nothing,'' he continued, ``we must enter these elections united,
We want unity, freedom, justice, peace and equality and nothing
less.''
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