Ógra members along with the chairs of senior Sinn Féin Cumainn met on Saturday the 29th of March to discuss the expansion of Ógra throughout the county.
Speaking following the meeting Kilcoo Ógra member Róisin Mc Greevy stated that:
“What has been proposed, an Ógra Dáil Ceantair is an excellent idea as this will assist in the formation of new cumainn, we already have two, but we hope by the summer to have 5 and possible 6 or 7 by the end of the year.’’
She continued:
“No other political party any where on the island of Ireland, can say that they are forming new branches at such a fast rate, whilst other parties are losing members to apathy and old age, we are continuing to grow.’’
Ógra has already two strong and vibrant cumainn in the county, the Pádraig Pearse Cumann in Rostrevor/Warrenpoint and the Kilcoo East Down Cumann. Within the next few months it is hoped that new Ógra Cumann will be formed in Newcastle , Lower Mourne and Ballynahinch. It is also expected that towards the end of the year a further two Ógra cumainn will be established in Loughinisland and Downpatrick, a total of 7.
Lisa Travers of Pádraig Pearse Ógra Cumann stated that:
“It was a very informative meeting and what is exciting is that Ógra in South Down is on the verge of massive expansion, we know it will involve work, but personally I am looking forward to the challenge.’’
She continued,
“We are keen to bring about change, the more and more young people that come and join Ógra, the quicker an Ireland of equality and freedom is brought about.’’
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