Republican News · Thursday 14 March 2002

KEENAN, Volunteer Colm (died 14 March 1972); Mac BRADAIGH, Volunteer Caoimhín (died 16 March 1988); McCRACKEN, Volunteer Kevin (died 14 March 1988); McDONALD, Volunteer Patrick (died 15 March 1974); McGILLEN, Volunteer Eugene (died 14 March 1972); MURRAY, Volunteer Kevin (died 15 March 1974); SMITH, Volunteer Thomas (died 17 March 1975). "To carry on, no matter what odds are against you, to carry on no matter what torments are inflicted on you. The road to freedom is paved with suffering, hardships and torture, carry on my gallant and brave comrades until that certain day." - Tom Williams. Remembered with love and pride by their many friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

BRADY, Kevin (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear friend and comrade, IRA Volunteer Kevin Brady, Belfast Brigade, who was killed in Milltown Cemetery on 16 March 1988, whilst defending his people, along with John Murray and Thomas McErlean. Hard to believe, Kevin, that it has been 14 years since we saw your smile and laughed at your jokes and enjoyed your company. But we're still thinking of you and still missing you. Danny Morrison.

FARRELL, Mairéad; McGIRL, Francie (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Mairead Farrell, killed on active service, 6 March 1988, along with Volunteers Dan McCann and Sean Savage on Gibraltar and Francie McGirl whose anniversaries occur at this time. Not just today but every day we remember all our Volunteers. Remembered always by their friend Sheila.

McCANN, Daniel; FARRELL, Mairéad; SAVAGE, Seán (14th Ann). Proudly remembered by David and Mary Shanahan.

MacBRÁDAIGH, Caoimhín (14ú comóradh). I ndilchuimhne ar ár gcara agus ár gcomrádaí Caoimhín, Oglaigh na hÉireann, a maraiodh ag gniomhaire na Breataine, 16ú Marta 1988. Doiligh go fóill a chreidbheail go bhfuil tú ar lár. Laoch ár linne thú.Caoimhín MacMathúna agus Dermot Kennedy.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). in proud and loving memory of our dear son Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Our Lady Queen of the Gael and St Patrick pray for him. A special date another year, a loving thought, a silent tear, a little prayer to keep in touch for our son who we lost and loved so much. Always remembered and deeply missed by his mother and father.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Time goes by and life goes on, but from our hearts you are never gone. St Patrick pray for him. Always loved and sadly missed, your loving sister Siobhán, Kevin and family.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Memories are keepsakes they last our whole life through, mine are very special because they are of you. St Patrick pray for him. Remembered always by your loving brother Stevie.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on active service on 14 March 1988. St Patrick pray for him. Deep are the memories, precious they stay, no passing of time can take them away. Always remembered by your loving brother Damien, Maura, Padraig, Stacey and Leigh-Ann.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). in proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. A tribute of love for a brother so dear. So close to my heart every day of the year, a bond so strong it won't let go, it says I love and miss you so. Will always be remembered by your loving sister Deirdre, Grainne and Peter.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). in proud and loving memory of our dear uncle Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Will those who think of him today a little prayer to Jesus say. Always loved and remembered by all your nieces and nephews.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (14th Ann). in proud and loving memory of my dear friend Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who like so many in this struggle for freedom was killed on active service on 14 March 1988. May you Kevin, my friend, rest in peace, with your comrades. You always will be remembered with pride by me and Tina and all the Hagan family.

McDONALD, Patrick (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear son Volunteer Patrick McDonald, who died while on active service on 15 March 1974. May the green sod of the land he loved rest gently on his grave. Proudly remembered and sadly missed by his mother.

McDONALD, Patrick (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Patrick McDonald, who died while on active service for the East Tyrone Brigade on 15 March 1974. He died the way he wanted to go, in action against the British foe. He lived and died to serve the IRA. Proudly remembered but sadly missed by your loving sister Bernie, nephews Sean Og, Daniel, Kevin Barry and niece Charlene.

McDONALD, Patrick; MURRAY, Kevin (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Patrick McDonald and Kevin Murray, who died on 15 March 1974. 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.

McDONALD, Patrick; MURRAY, Kevin (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Patrick McDonald and Kevin Murray, who died on 15 March 1974. 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 Thomas Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann, Blackwater; By the Tyrone National Graves Association.

MURRAY, Kevin (28th Ann). In proud and loving of our father Volunteer Kevin Murray and his brave comrade Volunteer Patrick McDonald on 15 March 1974. Always remembered with love and pride by his children Kevin, Edel and Helen and his grandchildren.

O SE, Maire (7th Ann). Proudly remembered by David and Mary Shanahan.

SMITH, Thomas (27th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Thomas Smith, Dublin Brigade, IRA, who was murdered in Portlaoise Prison on 17 March 1975. Always remembered by the Dublin Command, Oglaigh na hÉireann; By Sinn Féin Atha Cliath; By the Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty RFB, Dublin.

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O HAGAN. The Republican Movement in Mid-Tyrone extends deepest sympathy to the family of one of our esteemed comrades and friends, Paddy o'Hagan, whp passed away on Monday 11 March. From the Milligan/Harte SF Cumann; From the Maire Drumm SF Cumann; From the Frank Ward SF Cumann; From the Billy Reid SF Cumann; From the Patsy Kelly and Patrick Carty SF Cumann and omagh Comhairle Ceantair.

O HAGAN. Deepest sympathy to the family of one of our esteemed comrades and friends, Paddy o'Hagan, whp passed away on Monday 11 March. From Cathal and Sandra Kelly and girls; Barney and Kathleen McAleer and family; Seán and Ita Donnelly and family; Mary and John McElduff and family; Martin and Pauline Donaghy and family; Terence and Mary Brogan and family; Vincent Donnelly; the Ferris family; Sean and Geraldine Ward and family. Mickey Burke and Collette. Mickey and Caroline Fox and family. Neshey and Sally Harte and boys.

O'HAGAN. Deepest sympathy to the entire family of Paddy O'Hagan, whp passed away on Monday 11 March. From Peter and Peggy Teague and family, and Mickey and Barbara Ward and family.

WALL. Deanann cumann O Reagain/McElwee SF O Rinn O gCuanach le clann robbie Wall ar a bhas le deanaí. I measc laochra na Gael go dTugfar sinn

Beannachtaí

CONGRATULATIONS to Eddie and Jackie Connolly on the birth of Saoirse. From all your friends and comrades in SF Corcaigh and the door crew.

Cuimhní Breithlae

KELLY. For my dear brother Volunteer Patrick Kelly who should have celebrated his 45th birthday on 19 March. St Patrick pray for him. Happy birthday Patrick. Greatly missed by Mairéad and family.