Mayor hosts ceremony to commemorate death of Cllr Martin Mc Caughey

On Wednesday evening, 14^th October, the Mayor of Dungannon Council, Michelle O Neill hosted a civic ceremony to commemorate the death of Cllr Martin Mc Caughey. Martin was killed on active service with Vol Dessie Grew on 9^th October 1990.
The night began with a few words from Michelle and fellow Councillor Francie Molloy. They spoke at length on the two men’s roles within their communities, and emphasised Martin’s contribution as both a Volunteer and Councillor.
A framed commemorative portrait of Martin was then unveiled in the Mayor's parlour by Galbally Cllr and friend of Martin's, Mickey Gillespie.
The night then ended with a number of traditional songs from fiddle player, and Coalisland Clonoe Ogra activist, Álanna Campbell.

Speaking on the event Cuige Uladh organiser, Padraig Quinn had this to say:
“The event on Wednesday was a very fitting tribute to both Martin and Dessie. The significant role the two men had in the area is unquestionable, and from both Michelle and Francie’s speeches at the beginning of the night, it is clear that Martins role as both a councillor and a Volunteer contributed to the high capacity of the Republican movement within Tyrone.
"It was through Martins commitment to the Struggle that he stood for Sinn Féin and was subsquently elected to Dungannon District Council. Whatever was needed whether is was military actions or political actions Martin was to the fore.

"We have now come to a stage in the struggle where we can achieve our ultimate aim through entirely political actions, and I feel that Martin and Dessie, and many like them are responsible for us being able to do that”.