Republican News · Thursday 7 May 1998

[An Phoblacht]

AHERN, Volunteer Tomy (died 10 May 1973); ARTHUR, Volunteer Declan (died 8 May 1987); DONNELLY, Volunteer Séamus (8 May 1987); GORMLEY, Volunteer Tony (died 8 May 1987); HARFORD, Volunteer Christy (died 5 May 1992); HEHIR, Volunteer Hugh (died 6 May 1988); HUGHES, Volunteer Francis (died 12 May 1981); KELLY, Volunteer Eugene (died 8 May 1987); KELLY, Volunteer Paddy (died 8 May 1987); LEONARD, Volunteer Frederick (died 7 May 1974); LYNAGH, Volunteer Jim (died 8 May 1987); McKEARNEY, Volunteer Pádraig (died 8 May 1987); O'CALLAGHAN, Volunteer Gerard (died 8 May 1987); SANDS, Bobby (died 5 May 1981). ``We bleed that the nation may live. I die that the nation may live. Damn your concessions England, we want our country.'' - Seán Mac Diarmada. Always remembered with love and pride by their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

ARTHURS, Declan (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear son and brother Volunteer Declan Arthurs, who was killed on active service on 8 May 1987. Our sacrifice is for the dignity of Irishmen and Irishwomen who struggle for the freedom of Ireland. Always loved and proudly remembered by his parents Amelia and Paddy, brothers Brian (Long Kesh), Paul, Patrick, Dominic, sister Mary and family circle, Galbally, Ballygawley, Dungannon, Kerry and London. I ndíl chuimhne mairtirigh, Loch gCal, Oglach Séamus Donnelly, Oglach Tony Gormley, Oglach Eugene Kelly, Oglach Patrick Kelly, Oglach Jim Lynagh, Oglach Pádraig McKearney, Oglach Gerard O'Callaghan, Oglach Declan Arthurs. Also remembered civilian Anthony Hughes. St Anthony pray for them.

ARTHURS, Declan (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my daddy Volunteer Declan Arthurs and his seven brave comrades, murdered by SAS scum on active service at Loughgall. as long as Ireland holds these graves Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Remembered with pride by Melissa.

CAMPBELL, Teddy (24th Ann). In loving memory of my dear brother (Teddy) who died on 3 May 1974, Long Kesh. Go ndeanaidh dia trocaire ar a anam. From Gerry and Kathleen Campbell.

CAMPBELL, Teddy (24th Ann). In proud And loving memory of Volunteer Teddy Campbell, D Company, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann, who died on 3 May 1974. Thug se a raibh aige ar son saoirse na hEireann. Always remembered by Sinn Féin Bun na BhFál and the Lower Falls Commemoration Committee.

HARFORD, Christy (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Christy Harford, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on 5 May 1992. Always remembered by his friends and comrades in Portlaoise Prison.

HARFORD, Christy (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Christy Harford, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on 5 May 1992. Always remembered by Donal, John and Gay.

HARFORD, Christy (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Christy Harford, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on 5 May 1992. Always remembered by the Dublin Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann; By the Dublin Sinn Féin; By the Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty RFB, Dublin.

GORMLEY, Tony (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our son and brother, Tony, who was killed on 8 May 1987, along with his seven brave comrades Declan, Eugene, Gerard, Jim, Paddy, Pádraig and Séamus, also the innocent civilian Anthony Hughes. Remembered always by his father and mother, Anthony and Annie, brothers and sisters and family circle, Cranalome, Galbally.

LAFFERTY, Neil (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory Volunteer Neil Lafferty, West Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on 26 April 1975. Always remembered by the Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey.

LOUGHGALL MARTYRS (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Declan Arthurs, Séamus Donnelly, Tony Gormley, Eugene Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Jim Lynagh, Pádraig McKearney and Gerard O'Callaghan, who were murdered at Loughgall on 8 May 1987. 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.

LOUGHGALL MARTYRS (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Declan Arthurs, Séamus Donnelly, Tony Gormley, Eugene Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Jim Lynagh, Pádraig McKearney and Gerard O'Callaghan, who were murdered at Loughgall on 8 May 1987. 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.

LOUGHGALL MARTYRS (10th Ann). In memory of the Loughgall Martyrs. From the Seán Savage Sinn Féin Cumann, Kilkeel.

MAGUIRE, Dermot (1st Ann). In memory of my father Dermot, whose first anniversary occurs on 7 May. Sadly gone but not forgotten. From Jacqui, Conor and Diarmuid.

MAGUIRE, Dermot (1st Ann). Loved and always missed by Kelly, John, Aine and Dearbhlagh.

MAGUIRE, Dermot (1st Ann). The first year has ended without you by my side. Though many times I've wanted you so many times I've cried. Sometimes I think I'm dreaming I can't believe it's true. The day your heart stopped beating was the day mine broke in two. From son Brian, Gearlyn and Patrick, Mairéad.

ROSSINI, Willie (5th Ann). Died 28 April 1993. A proud and fearless republican. Always remembered by Bernie and Maria Clair.

SANDS, Bobby (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Bobby Sands POW MP, H-Block Martyr, who died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh on 5 May 1981. Always remembered with love and pride by his constituents in Fermanagh/South Tyrone.

SANDS, Robert (17th Ann). RIP. Died on May 5 1981. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. Always remembered by Thomas McCullough and family circle.

SANDS, Bobby (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Bobby Sands POW MP, H-Block Martyr, who died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh on 5 May 1981. 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.

SANDS, Bobby (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Bobby Sands POW MP, H-Block Martyr, who died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh on 5 May 1981. 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.

Comhbhrón

CALDWELL. Deepest sympathy is extended to the Caldwell family and friends on the recent death of Philip. From the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan.

Mac LOCHLAINN. Deepest sympathy is extended Gráinne and the Mac Lochlainn and Gibson families on the killing of Ronan by Garda gunmen. From the McCabe/Quigley Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballymun.

Mac LOCHLAINN. Deepest sympathy is extended Gráinne and the Mac Lochlainn and Gibson families on the killing of Ronan by Garda gunmen. From Seán, Sonny, Dave and Ronan's friends in Ballymun.

Mac LOCHLAINN. Deepest sympathy is extended Gráinne and the Mac Lochlainn and Gibson families on the death of Ronan. From Marty, Tricia and family, Tallaght.

Beannachtaí

SWEETMAN. Happy birthday to Derek Sweetman on his 40th birthday. From Gerry McDonnell and all the lads in Long Kesh.

Buíochas

THE Volunteer Tom Williams RFB thank the people of Carrickmore for their hospitality over Easter week.


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