The message was clear to be seen around the picturesque seaside town, as the republican youth movement had been busy postering the night before, with messages of solidarity to the POWs.
Speaking on the weekend of action for IRA prisoners, Newcastle Ógra spokesperson Jamie Kelly said,
“The message is clear on the walls of Newcastle ‘Free all IRA Prisoners’, with dozens of posters across the town. The combination of the posters and the information stall on the Saturday has attracted a lot of positive support with many people shocked to learn that there are still IRA prisoners, 10 years after the Good Friday Agreement and 3 years following the ending of their armed campaign.”
“Many signed the petition calling for the IRA POWs immediate release and hundreds of leaflets where handed out highlighting the plight of our prisoners, and also bringing attention to cases like the Miami 5, Leonard Peltier, and the Basque prisoners.”
“We are mindful that December is a difficult time for POWs and their families and we are proud to be part of this national weekend of action, which sends out a message of strong solidarity, and will no doubt lift the spirits of the prisoners. We will not rest until you are free!”
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