Thursday, July 16, 2009

Ógra Colour party remembers Na Fianna


Ógra Shinn Féin this week mobilised in memory of Martin Hurson and those named on the Tyrone roll of honour at Tyrone Volunteers Day.

Ógra Shinn Féin activists formed a Na Fianna Éireann colour party, in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the founding on Na Fianna Éireann. Indeed it was the first Na Fianna Éireann Colour Party in Galbally since the funeral of Martin Hurson in 1981. The colour party of young people, marching in formation and responding to commands in Irish led the parade from Galbally community centre to the republican monument in cappagh main street.

There West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty addressed the Commemoration.

Speaking following the commemoration national organiser of Ógra Shinn Féin, Barry McColgan said:

“The colour party is just one of a number of initiatives we have taken over this year to remember the contribution and sacrifice of Na Fianna. Since their formation in 1909 right through until the early 1990s Na Fianna played a pivotal role in Irish political life.

“Throughout the remainder of the year we will continue to commemorate and highlight the role of Na Fianna and the colour party is one small part of our continuous programme throughout the year to remember the 100th anniversary of Na Fianna."

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

good to see, but a suggestion - maybe you should have a "wearing your beret correctly" workshop at your next event, some very suspect looking French men & women, where are their onions? lol

Anonymous said...

KNITPICKERS SHOULD STOP EATING ONIONS*****LOL. WELL DONE TO ALL THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE.