Republican News · Thursday 14 May 1998

[An Phoblacht]

GALLAGHER, Volunteer Jim (died 17 May 1976); KILPATRICK, Volunteer Kevin (died 13 May 1973); MAGEE, Fian Michael (died 13 May 1972); MARTIN, Volunteer Eugene (died 13 May 1974); McKEARNEY, Volunteer Seán (died 13 May 1974); O'DONNELL, Volunteer Thomas (died 17 May 1973); REID, Volunteer Billy (died 15 May 1971); STARRS, Volunteer John (died 13 May 1972). ``If you strike us down now, we shall rise again and renew the fight. You cannot conquer Ireland. You cannot extinguish the Irish passion for freedom.'' - Pádraig Pearse. Forever remembered with love and pride by their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

AHERN, Tony (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tony Ahern, who died on active service on 10 May 1973. Always remembered by the Republican Movement, Cork; From Cork Sinn Féin; From the Ahern/Crowley Memorial RFB, Cork.

ARTHURS, Declan (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Volunteer Declan Arthurs and his seven brave comrades, who were killed on active service fighting British occupation of our country. ``You may kill the revolutionary but not the revolution.'' - Che Guevara. From Brian, H3, Long Kesh, Paula and family.

GORMLEY, Tony (11th Ann). In loving memory of Tony Gormley, murdered by British agents while on active service on 8 May 1987. RIP. Proudly remembered by the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballyjameduff, County Cavan.

KELLY, Patrick (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Patrick and his seven brave comrades, who were murdered by the SAS at Loughgall on 8 May 1987. St Patrick pray for them., Also remembered civilian Anthony Hughes. True patriots asleep in their graves, who for their country their lives they gave. ``the price of freedom is a terrible price, and tragically it is so often paid by great sacrifice. Many suffer so that some day all Irishmen will know freedom, justice and peace.'' - Bobby Sands. Always remembered with pride by your sister Mairéad, John and family, Dublin.

KELLY, Patrick (11th Ann). Treasured memories of our son and brother Volunteer Patrick Kelly, killed alongside his seven comrades at Loughgall on May 8 1987. ``The day will dawn when all the people of Ireland will have the desire for freedom to show.'' - Bobby Sands. O a thuismitheoirí Vincent agus Anne, agus a dheirfiur Roisín.

KILPATRICK, Kevin (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Kevin Kilpatrick, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on active service on 13 May 1973. 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.

KILPATRICK, Kevin (25th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Kevin Kilpatrick, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on active service on 13 May 1973. 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.

LEONARD, Freddie (24th Ann). The Republican Movement, Short Strand and Markets, remember with pride Volunteer Freddie Leonard, murdered by pro-British agents on 7 May 1974.

LOUGHGALL MARTYRS (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of the Loughgall Martyrs. Always remembered with pride. From their friend and comrade Dermot Quinn, H3, Long Kesh.

MARTIN, Eugene; McKEARNEY, Seán (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Eugene Martin and Seán McKearney, who died on active service on 13 May 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.

MARTIN, Eugene; McKEARNEY, Seán (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Eugene Martin and Seán McKearney, who died on active service on 13 May 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 Tyrone National Graves Association.

O'CALLAGHAN, Gerard (11th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Gerard O'Callaghan and his seven comrades, who were killed at Loughgall. From Seán Duffy, H3, Long Kesh, Maggie and clann.

REID, Billy (28th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Billy Reid, C Coy, 3rd Batt, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who was brutally murdered by crown forces of occupation on 15 May 1971. Always remembered by the Volunteer Billy Reid RFB, Glasgow.

SANDS, Bobby (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Bobby Sands who died on hunger strike on 5 May 1981. Remembered always by his friend and comrade Séamus Finucane and family.

Comhbhrón

KELLY. deepest sympathy is extended to the Kelly family on the recent death of their father and grandfather. Slán go foill mo chara. From all the decent people of Salburgh, Scotland.

O'LEARY. Deepest sympathy is extended to the Ger O'Leary and family on the tragic death of his son in Glasgow. From Dublin Sinn Féin.

O'LOUGHLIN. Joseph Anthony, died on 8 May. The members of Cumann Feirste, Sinn Féin, deeply regret the death of Joseph Anthony, father of our comrade Bernard. Go ndeanna Dia trocaire ar a anam.

O'LOUGHLIN. Joseph Anthony, died on 8 May. Gerry and Christine McDonnell deeply regret the death of Tony, father of our dear friend Bernard, and send our most sincere condolences to the O'Loughlin family circle.

Cuimhní Breithlae

DOYLE. Birthday memories of Volunteer Lar Doyle, who died on 16 February 1997 and whose 29th birthday would have occurred at this time. From his sisters Liz, Paula and Joanna.

Beannachtaí

O'CONNELL. Happy birthday greetings and best wishes to Joe O'Connell in Portlaoise. From Eileen and Caoimhe; Happy birthday Joe and welcome home. I bet you feel ten years younger already! Lots of love, Kathleen. xxx.

Buíochas

LONGFORD SAOIRSE wish to thank all those who supported our recent function, especially those who travelled from Leitrim and Cavan.

THE Loughgall Truth and Justice Campaign wish to thank all those who attended and assisted in any way at the eleventh anniversary function on 8th. A special word of thanks goes to Brian and his comrades in H3 for their help and support. not forgetting a big thank you to Gerry also! apologies to those who were inconvenienced by the absence of the promised transport that night. Mairéad Kelly.


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