Derry vigils calling for the release of all IRA POWs

Ógra Shinn Féin held a vigil in the Derry on Saturday (13th December) to highlight the launch of the annual campaign calling for the release of all Political Prisoners. The vigil was followed by a talk on the prison struggle by former political prisoners, Martina Anderson MLA and Sean McMonagle.



Speaking on this Aoife Mc Naught Chairperson of Ógra Shinn Féin Doire said,

"Christmas is the time of year when we traditionally remember all those imprisoned for their political beliefs . Ógra Shinn Fein held a number of vigils in the city centre on Saturday afternoon calling for their release."

"Christmas time is a time for families to spend time together as a joyful occasion but unfortunately some families will not have their joyous experiences this Christmas because their loved ones are being interned. This time of year can be seen as a lonely time and for these families it truly will be as their family members are laying in a cold cell with no family Christmas dinner, no presents and no bright decorated tree.”

"Ógra Shinn Féin will be concentrated on this matter over the next month as we know it is a very important matter which must be resolved immediately. Saturdays vigils in Derry called for the release of these prisoners who were not released under the Good Friday agreement. We will also have The Cuban 5, Leonard Peltier and Pól Brennan at the forefront of our minds this coming week and month."