Ógra unveil commemorative plaque to Na Fianna

Ógra Shinn Féin unveiled a commemorative marble plaque to mark the exact 100th anniversary of the founding of Na Fianna Éireann on 16th August. The youth wing of Sinn Féin and members of the public gathered at the Tyrone Garden of Remembrance in Carrickmore for the unveiling of the plaque.

Carrickmore local Barry McNally chaired proceedings at the Garden of Remembrance prior to the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Galbally.

The unveiling was carried out by Kerry McColgan, chairperson of the Hunger Strike Youth Committee and Francie Molloy MLA, who also gave the main address.



Speaking following the unveiling Barry McNally, chairperson of West Tyrone Ógra said,

“The foundation of Na Fianna, which happened 100 years ago, was the start of a more focussed attempt to involve the youth of Ireland in the freedom struggle. Of course young people had always been to the fore but Na Fianna provided the first organised basis to involve Irish youth in the struggle for national liberation in Ireland.”

“Whether it was in the 1916 Rising or the recent struggle in the north Na Fianna had proved their commitment to the struggle for Irish freedom.”

“We in Ógra are proud to remember the sacrifices of Na Fianna and are proud to remember the role they have played. Young people continue to be at the fore of our struggle and it is our task to build upon the work of Na Fianna and the wider republican movement and to deliver the ideals for which many gave their live to achieve.”