Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Ógra Shinn Féin an Lorgain hold successful AGM

Ógra Shinn Féin an Lorgain held their AGM this week and began proceedings with a political briefing from Sinn Féin Councillor and republican ex-prisoner Noel McGeown, which led to a discussion regarding the importance of young people in advancing the struggle.

The Cumann elected their new officer board for the year ahead and also dealt with cumann issues and planning campaigns for the period ahead. This includes an intense campaign of youth engagement with community groups, youth groups and also engaging with local school students.

Fergal Connolly, newly elected chairperson of the cumann, said

“We look forward to continuing the work of engagement and campaigning on republican and socialist issues. Young people have been at the forefront of the struggle and Ógra Shinn Féin an Lorgain will continue to be at the forefront and ensure the voice of young republicans is heard in Upper Bann.”

Cumann member local Cllr. Johnny McGibbon commented

“The AGM proved a very positive meeting. We are now planning our work for the year ahead and look forward to Ógra growing from strength to strength in the Upper Bann area.”

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