Republican News · Thursday 25 October 2001

BEGLEY, Volunteer Thomas (23 October 1993); BLAKE, Volunteer Peter (died 27 October 1970); CASEY, Sinn Féin member Tommy (died 26 October 1990); CORRIGAN, Sinn Féin member Peter (died 25 October 1982); DEERY, Volunteer Paddy (died 28 October 1987); DRUMM, Sinn Féin member Maire (died 28 October 1976); FORSYTHE, Volunteer Martin (died 24 October 1971); MAGUIRE, Volunteer Dorothy (died 23 October 1971); McGOLDRICK, Volunteer Tom (died 27 October 1970); McKENNA, Volunteer Martin (died 23 October 1979); McSHEFFREY, Volunteer Eddie (died 28 October 1987); MEEHAN, Volunteer Maura (died 23 October 1971). "While Ireland holds these graves, Ireland unfree shall never be at peace." - PH Pearse. Always remembered by their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

BEGLEY, Thomas, (8th Ann). In proud and loving of our dear son and brother who died tragically, 23 October 1993, on active service. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. You were a son and a brother with a love so rare, dedicated to the cause you where always there. No better a son or a brother our country could hold, for you were one in a million and had a heart of gold. A son a brother a true volunteer who finally gave his young life, for his country he loved dear. So may the winds of love blow gently on a quiet and peaceful grave, that's were our dearest Thomas lies so loving and so brave. Loved always and remembered with great pride. From your Mum and Dad, sisters Annemarie brother-in-law Gerard, brothers Billy, John, Martin, sisters-in-law Isobel, Geraldine, Toni and all your nieces and nephews.

BEGLEY, Thomas, (8th Ann). In proud and loving of my brother Volunteer Thomas (Bootsy) Begley 3rd Batt C. Company, killed on active service. You were a brother so very rare, content with life and always there. No better brother this world could hold for you had a heart of gold. Always loved and never will be forgotten. Your brother Billy, sister-in-law Isobel nieces and nephew. Ireland unfree shall never be at peace.

CASEY, Thomas, (11th Ann). Murdered by agents of British Imperialism on 26 October 1990. Some may have forgotten, to others you're part of the past. But to those who loved and lost you, we will never forget. From his loving son Conor, daughter Fiona, Owen and family and daughter Anastasia, Patsy and family.

CASEY, Tommy (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Tommy Casey, whose anniversary occurs on 26 October. From the South Derry Comhairle Ceantair, Sinn Féin; McCusker/McMullan/O'Hagan Sinn Féin Cumann, Swatragh; Casement/Kelly/Highstead Sinn Féin Cumann, Maghera; Fergal O'Hanlon/John Davey Sinn Féin Cumann, Lavey; Thomas McElwee Sinn Féin Cumann, Greenlough; Séamus Steele Sinn Féin Cumann, Newbridge; Magherafelt Sinn Féin Cumann; Ballinascreen Sinn Féin Cumann; Counties Derry & Antrim Republican Graves Association.

DRUMM, Maire (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Maire, Ard Chomhairle, Sinn Féin, dear friend and comrade, murdered by pro-British elements on 28 October 1976. Remembered always with pride and affection. Mass offered. From Pól, Patricia and family, Andersonstown, Belfast.

GALLAGHER, Willie (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear uncle Willie, who died on 27 October 1995. Always remembered and sadly missed by his nephew Séamus, Fiona, Gráinne and Eimhéar, Derry City. Eddie Sheffrey, Derry Brigade, Oglaigh nahÉireann, who died on active service on 28 October 1987. Life springs from death, from the graves of dead patriot men and women springs living nations." - PH Pearse. Always remembered by your friend and comrade Liam.

MEEHAN, Maura (30th Ann). In loving memory of my dear mother Maura Meehan and her sister Dorothy Maguire, who were rutally murdered by the crown forces. There is never a moment we don't think about you. You are forever in our hearts. God bless you both and bless all out freedom fighters in their ongoing struggle for peace, justice and freedom in our country, North, South, East and West. Let us always remember that truth has no borders. Bless you and love you, your loving son Eddie and wife.

MEENAN, Patrick. (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Paddy Meenan whose first anniversary occurs at this time. An uncle in every sense of the word. Always remembered by Patrick, Geraldine, Laura, Patrice and Aine.

MEENAN, Paddy (1st Ann). In meory of Paddy Meenan late Shankill, Dublin and Whiterock, Belfast, whose first anniversary occurs at this time. Always remembered Dun Laoighaire/Shankill SF, County Dublin.

Comhbhrón

COYNE. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Nora and all the family on the death of Paddy. I measc laochra na hÉireann A bhuail a hanam uasal. From Tommy agus Aine.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY is extended to Seán, Glen and Lee and all the Brady family on the death of their grandmother. From Sinn Féin Atha Cliath; From the staff of An Phoblacht.

McCONNELL. Deeepst sympathy is extended to the McConnell family on the death of Kathleen. From Cabra Sinn Féin.

McCONNELL. Deeepst sympathy is extended to the McConnell family on the death of Kathleen. From Ita and Tony O'Flaherty.

McCONNELL. Deeepst sympathy is extended to the McConnell family on the death of Kathleen. From Nicky and Marie Kehoe.

Buíochas

THE Cork H-Block/Armagh Commemoration Committee would like to thank all those who attended their commemoration. Special thanks to Bernard Fox, Arnie O'Connell, Cllr Jonathon O'Brien, Youghal RFB, Dan Darragh RFB, Malachy McCreesh and Mary Wilkinson and anyone associated in any way.