Monday 30th of July saw the launch of the Sinn Féin unionist engagement charter in Armagh. The event as part of the West Armagh festival was designed to bring republicans and all sections of unionism and community sector together in hope of sparking debate about the way forward for Armagh.
The large crowd in attendance were addressed by Damian White of Ógra Shinn Féin who is the unionist engagement representative in Armagh, Gerry McCartney programme manager Unionist Engagement, Michael Brady MLA, and Cathal Boylan MLA, the debate was honest and open and many valid points of view were raised.
Issues like the attacks on the buses on the 12th July killylea road were addressed and much emphasis was placed on ensuring that all measures were taken to avoid the same negative press on the same date next year.
Damian White said,
“The launch went very well, better than hoped, people came with an open mind and although we may disagree on a political point of view, we all seen the need to work closer together for the betterment of our wider community and the issues that affect our daily lives.”
Any one who could not make the event and would like a charter please feel free to contact the Sinn Féin office Armagh on 02837511797.
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