Death of Paul OÕDwyer
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has expressed his shock and deep
sadness at the death of Paul OÕDwyer in New York. Adams sent his
sincerest condolences to PaulÕs wife, family and friends.
The Sinn Féín President said: ``Paul OÕDwyer was a lifelong
champion of Irish freedom. Over five decades Paul worked
unceasingly against discrimination and injustice, in Ireland, in
the United States and internationally. He was a generous, funny
and committed democrat who played a central role in keeping alive
in the United States the desire for a united Irealnd. His death
is a great loss. He will be missed.ÕÕ