** The day is particularly aimed at young people but is open to all ages, so no excuse for older comrades! In fact, if older comrades have stories from their experiences at the time of the Hunger Strike it would be fantastic if they can come along and share them **
Youth Day for 30th Anniversary of 1981 Hunger Strike, Saturday 2nd July, West Belfast
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10:30am - Meet at gates of Milltown Cemetery for Republican walking tour of Andersonstown and Lenadoon area. Will take in Republican plot in cemetery, local monuments, homes of local Hunger Strikers and much more.
1pm - Tour will finish at the Roddy McCorley club, where there'll be an opportunity to have a look around the grounds of the club including the Hunger Strike monument and Womens memorial garden. The fascinating Roddys musuem will also be available for viewing. Light refreshments will also be provided in the Roddys.
2:30pm - The day will be concluded with talks, debate and discussion with people who were young Republican activists at the time of the Hunger Strike. The event will be chaired by East Belfast Sinn Féin Councillor and youngest ever Mayor of Belfast Niall Ó Donnghaile.
Look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
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