Veteran local republican Sean Lynch attended and spoke at the launch which was chaired by new chairperson of Fermanagh Ógra, Chris Conwell. Ógra activist Liam Lappin sang flag of Na Fianna to bring proceedings to a close.
Following the launch, the republican tour took in sights such as the spot where Vol. Seamus McIlwaine was ambushed and killed, the monument built in memory of Vol. Tony Ahern, sight of the famous Derryard attack, the museum at Derrygannon Hall and finally Roslea graveyard, where those on the tour visited the republican monuments and the grave of Ollie Reilly, who the local Ógra Shinn Féin cumann is proudly named in memory of.
Speaking on the tour Ógra activist Cillian Sweeney said,
“The tour was extremely educational, it is important to visit these sights and to remember Irish history, educating another generation and safeguarding them from the revisionism and lies that is being peddled today by some with political, cynical and self financing agendas who are given a pedestal by the mainstream gutterpress to misrepresent and distort our history.”
“Tours like this are extremely helpful, and allow us to visit the places which we read about, or maybe learn of events which have been attempted to be airbrushed from history. Republicans have a duty to know their history, to promote our history, and allow the true story to be told.”
“The tour was a success, including the launch of the excellent mural, which now holds pride of place in Roslea and stands as a tribute to all the young republicans who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle for Irish freedom. We will be continuing with our project of educating the youth of Fermanagh and promoting our republican vision.”
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Fair play to Fermanagh Ógra, working hard as usual!
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