Saturday 22nd December seen the annual day of action for republican prisoners take place in west Tyrone. In Omagh and neighbouring Strabane Ógra Shin Féin held vigils in order to raise awareness of the men’s plight and in an act of solidarity with our imprisoned comrades.In Omagh Ógra activists took to the streets with banners posters and leaflets. Thousands of leaflets were distributed in the town of Omagh, bustling with Christmas shoppers. Meanwhile in Strabane Ógra activists held banners and posters at Melmount Road / Bridge Street junction. Hundreds of cars were leafleted and many more drivers showed their support by sounding their horns.
Speaking following the day of action Barry McColgan, national organiser of Ógra commended all those involved variously throughout Ireland on the day of action
“The events in west Tyrone were two of a number of events held throughout Ireland in solidarity with our prisoners this year. In the New Year I would urge the two governments to show maturity and leadership and release the POWs, a number of whom face long years behind bars.
The two governments must fulfil their commitments regarding republican prisoners. Republicans have shown leadership and commitment to the peace process throughout the last decade, something that is lacking form both the Dublin and London governments.
We will continue to remember and campaign for the release of our imprisoned comrades until the day our prisoner’s are home for good. The decision to hold these men despite an end being called to the armed campaign by the leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann is totally unacceptable and immature.
9 comments:
FFS not only is the tricolour backwards but the plough is upside down... pull it together lads
Thats Strabane for u.... lol but lets not be pedantic... the important thing is the protest in solidarity... more than some areas did... what did u do for the prisoners this year??
Colleen
this unnacceptable mistake should have been picked up by whoever was taking the photo! as organiser of the protest in strabane i would like to commend all those who took time out of their busy schedule (it was the last saturday before christmas) to highlight the prisoner's issue. as Republicans mistakes like this should not happen, not only is it bad publicity but is a disgrace to what the flags represent. Although not directly responsible i take full responsibility for this stupid mistake. As for Colleen's "Thats Strabane for u" comment, I hope this isn't a cheap shot at the intelligence of strabane people in general, when infact those reponsible for flying the flags in this manner wern't even Strabane activists!
S.G.
Great to see Ógra prioritising the prisoner issue.
Nice to know Republican Youth have not forgot about our boys.
Jimmy, Cairde
S.G fair play to you for organising the protest at that time of year, its hard to get people as they are so busy. Id say prision is a depressing place at the best of times never mind at christmas so well done for keeping the issue to the fore front of peoples minds. As for the colleen comment i assume she was joking so dont take it to heart although I dont like the way she has suggested areas need to compete against each other. Its not a competition Colleen, we all have the same goal
Good point about areas not competing - we are all working together. HK
That shows how pathetic we are worrying about what way are national flags are being held!!! The only disrespect to are national flags is the actions of Sinn Fein...The end of the armed struggle resulted in members of Oglaigh na hEireann being murdered outside their home....Its a discrace to those who Fought for our country....East Tyrone Brigade Oglaigh Na hEireann Abú
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