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‘I am a
political prisoner’
-- Tommy Crossan, Republican
prisoner, Maghaberry jail.
See Inside
£50,932
Éire Nua Building Fund
Belfast / Derry
Republican Sinn Féin has secured a premises at 229 Falls Road, Belfast as the organisation's public office in the city. This excellent location near the city centre will give a much-needed focus and morale boost to our growing membership in Belfast and throughout Ulster.
The initial cost of the office was £60,000 (punts) and since it was acquired major refurbishment has been carried out on the building. Added to that is the cost of security to protect it and those using it from the British Crown Forces, loyalist death squads and others who would threaten true Republicans. This,and currency fluctuations. have added another £15,000 (punts) to the cost.
Over £20,000 has been contributed to the fund to date and the committee is very grateful for the valuable support of members and supporters. The debt is now reduced to £50,932.
Contributions, which will be gratefully acknowledged, can be made:
- To the following: Mary Ward, Co Donegal; Frank McCarry, Co Antrim; Jimmy McElhinney, Co Tyrone; Geraldine Taylor, Belfast; Michael McGonigle, Co Derry; Joe O'Neill, Co Donegal; Mick McManus, Co Fermanagh; Larry McMahon, Co Monaghan
- By sending a donation to: Ard Oifig, 223 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 or to 229 Falls Road, Belfast.
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or send a donation to:
Éire Nua Building Fund, Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Limavady, Co Derry, a/c number 49431733, quoting the Branch code 90-50-96
or donate by Standing Order.
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SAOIRSE - Irish Freedom
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Issue number 161
September, 2000
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WREATH-LAYING
CEREMONY
AT THE GRAVE OF
SEÁN GANNON
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
PALMERSTOWN
CEMETERY
DUBLIN
2pm
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SOCIAL
CO ROSCOMMON IRA MEMORIAL
RESTORATION FUND
THE MILL
BÉALNAMULLIA
ATHLONE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
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WELCOME HOME JOSEPHINE HAYDEN
MOTHER REDCAPS
CHRISTCHURCH PLACE
DUBLIN
(Opposite Christchurch Cathedral)
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 21
Music by The Freewheelers
Donation: £5
(Please note change of date and venue)
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EVE-OF-ALL-
IRELAND
PUBLIC MEETING
GPO
O’connell street
SATURDAY
september 23
2pm
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SEÁN KEENAN
1914-1993
MEMORIAL
UNVEILING
DERRY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
2.30pm
Speaker: Ruairí Ó Brádaigh
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» British plan explodes
» More Brit choppers in South Armagh
» Bloody Sunday paratrooper given £40,000 to testify A former British Army paratrooper who claims British soldiers had illegal dumdum bullets on Bloody Sunday, 1972 and began firing without provocation has been granted more than £40,000 by the British government to give evidence to the Saville inquiry to "ensure his personal protection" . . .
» ÉIRE NUA launch in Belfast An original and innovative plan to share power among national, provincial and local governments in Ireland was given its Belfast launch on August 8 last. Republican Sinn Féin held the press conference to launch its updated 2000 edition of the policy document ÉIRE NUA – A New Democracy which proposes a federal Ireland based on the four historic provinces. A nine-county Ulster parliament is a workable alternative to the convoluted and sectarian-based system which seeks to make the artificial Six-County State work under the British government . . .
» Distorting the true image of Pearse Reply by Brian Murphy to Kevin Myers article in Irish Times July 22)
» A creeping pogrom. Chronology. Second month of attacks on nationalist homes, schools.
» On the 53rd anniversary of India’s Independence An Indian correspondent marks the 53rd anniversary of his country’s independence from British rule on August 15, 1947 . . .
PRISONERS
» Denial of political status: silence means approval Republican prisoner Tommy Crossan, Belfast, had his punishment hearing in front of the governor of Maghaberry prison, Co Antrim postponed from Monday, August 14 while he sought legal advice. The hearing was as a result of Tommy Crossan’s refusal to do prison work in his campaign for political status since his 10-year sentence for political offences on June 29 last. He has been on 23-hour lock-up since that date, only being allowed out of his cell for one hour every day . . .
» Street censorship serves only British interests On August 15 Republican Sinn Féin in Belfast issued the following statement: "Republican Sinn Féin through statements and posters have tried to highlight the loss of political status to Republican POWs charged or convicted after April/May 1998. New posters showing a Blanketman in the struggle for political status of 1976/81 and demanding the return of political status as a right for Republican POWs were posted in many areas of north and west Belfast. A number of these posters were posted along the Old Park Road in the Rosapenna Street area and in a number of other streets in the Bone. These were removed not by children or the British Crown forces but by a number of people well known in this area because of their own political affiliation; these people were witnessed removing these political status posters . . .
Bundoran hunger strike commemoration 2000
» Bundoran A large crowd of people and two marching bands took part in the 19th annual H-Block commemoration of the Hunger Strikes by Republican political prisoners in Bundoran on Saturday, August 26. In particular the Co Donegal rally, held in August every year since 1981, honoured the historic hunger strikes of 1980-81 during which ten Republican prisoners died to secure treatment as political prisoners. Guests of honour were the hunger strikers relatives, representing the Hursons, O’Hara, Lynch, Devine, McDonnell and Ward families. Apologies were received from the other hunger strike relatives who hoped that the parade would be a success . . .
Gearrscéalta
Loyalist ‘common ground: attacking nationalists
Republican Sinn Féin in north Belfast in a statement on August 30 condemned the nightly sectarian attacks by loyalist gangs on nationalist homes at Wyndham Street.
"It comes as no surprise that these loyalists can attack nationalist areas at will, we have all been witness to loyalist paramilitaries taking over large parts of North and West Belfast," the statement said.
"We call on all nationalists to be vigilant, it is a fact that all loyalist paramilitary groups will find common ground in attacking nationalists, only through vigilance can every one stay safe. We would also ask that all such attacks are reported to the local Republican Sinn Féin," the statement concluded.
» Freedom to campaign politically? Following a concerted campaign of misrepresentation of Republican Sinn Féin’s position in sections of the media -- largely alleging that we are in alliance with other political bodies with which we have no connection -- 26-County Special Branch harassment has grown in intensity . . .
» Special Branch harass Limerick Republicans Sinn Féin Poblachtach in Limerick, in a statement, condemned the ongoing harassment of its members . . .
Ulster Draw results
Winners of the Ulster Executive, Republican Sinn Féin, Éire Nua Building Fund draw held on July 31 last for the new Belfast office:
1st Prize (Celtic Cross, made in Long Kesh): Keith Troy, c/o Wolfe Tone Cumann, Dublin.
2nd Prize (Picture of Hunger Strikers, made in Long Kesh); Odhran Doey, Ardnasmole, Dungiven, Co Derry.
3rd Prize (Painted mirror, made in Portlaoise): Eddie Stapleton, c/o Kinirons Flats, Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
4th Prize (Bodhrán, made in Portlaoise): Gavin McLaughlin, Main Street, Feeny, Co Derry.
The organisers thank all those who contributed and ask for continued support for the Belfast Office Financial Appeal.
WORLD NEWS
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Postal address: 223 Parnell Street, Dublin 1. Letters may also be faxed to Dublin 872 9757 or by
e-mail to
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» Solidarity With Comrades
OFFICER COMMANDING
E3 Landing
Portlaoise jail
» Political Status for Political Prisoners
NORA LYNCH
Limerick
» Selective Amnesty
One of the Forgotten
Shannon town
Co Clare
» Provisional Hypocrisy
MARY McDARBY
St Helier
Jersey
» Thought Provoking Criticism
PÁDRAIG UA CORBAIDH
Cill na Seanrátha
Co an Chabháin
» Arrogance Of media Pundits
DC
Newry
Co Down
» Dublin Politicians Would Lose Power
AL MADDEN
AOH, Boston
USA
» Mac Cool: Production-line politics takes the place of Ford’s Model T
» Fenian Notes
» 50 Years Ago: Sinn Féin re-enters local election contests
Brón ar an mBás
» Frank McCaughey A much-loved comrade passed away on August 7 when Frank McCaughey of Clones, Co Monaghan died. He had just reached his 85th birthday . . .
» Pat Tierney After a period of illness in Monaghan and Dublin hospitals Pat Tierney of Knockatallon, Monaghan recently died . . .
» Jimmy McElwain Republicans were grieved at the death of former Republican Sinn Fíin Councillor Jimmy McElwain, Knockatallon, Scotstown, Co Monaghan on August 20 . . .
» Derrick McKenna It was with deep sadness that Republicans nation-wide learned of the recent death of Veteran Kerry Republican Derrick McKenna of Cahersiveen, Co Kerry. He is survived by Noreen who was both wife and support during their many years together . . .
Richard Goss remembered
A Wreath-laying ceremony was held at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk, Co Louth on Sunday, August 6. A wreath was laid by Frank Gartland on behalf of Republican Sinn Féin, Dundalk.
The proceedings were chaired by Paddy Kerr and Pádraig Mac Mathúna recited a decade of the Rosary as Gaeilge. Gerald Crilly gave an informative account of the life and activities of Richie Goss, who was executed by Free State forces in 1941.
In attendance were Richard Goss’s sister Barbara Doran and her husband Tom. The National Flag was carried by Justin McCarthy.
» Founding of Na Fianna Éireann commemorated in Dublin A Colour party of the Dublin Sluagh, Na Fianna Éireann and supporters assembled in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin on Sunday, August 20 and marched to the Fianna statue in the Green. The march was to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the founding of the Fianna on August 16, 1909 . . .
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