It was a culmination of events to remember Martin Hurson and all of Tyrone's patriot dead, including the Martin Hurson Memorial Cup, and commemoration.
Another thing which struck those enroute was the freshly painted post-boxes, back to their rightful shade of green.
The new cumann which covers the Cappagh, Galbally, Pomeroy area was launched in a packed, Boyle's Bar in Cappagh, the site of the brutal murder of Dwayne, his two comrades Vol. John Quinn and Vol. Malcolm Nugent and Thomas Armstrong. They were murdered in an act of state collusion by the UVF on 3rd March 1991.
Tyrone Hunger striker Martin Hurson's anniversary July 13th is the date when hundreds of Tyrone republicans come together in Martin's home village to remember all those young men who have given their lives in the most recent phase of the struggle.
In total 56 IRA volunteers and 3 Sinn Fein activists are on the Tyrone Brigade roll of honour.
Ógra Shinn Féin activists from throughout the republican county played key roles on the day with an Ógra Shinn Fein colour party leading the short procession, an Ógra wreath laid at the republican monument and Coalisland/Clonoe Ógra's Álanna Campbell finishing proceedings on the night by playing Amhran na bhFiann on the fiddle.
Caoimhín O'Caoláin gave a very powerful oration on the night noting the tremendous contribution down through the years by Tyrone republicans and attributing the strength of the republican struggle in Tyrone today to the sacrifice by all the men on the roll of honour.
Speaking on a great day of events, Vol. Dwayne O'Donnell Ógra spokesperson Seana Mallaghan said,
"It was great to launch our new cumann amid such a fitting commemoration to all of Tyrone's patriot dead, and particularly to host the launch close to were Dwayne was tragically murdered. Ógra played a key role in the organising of Tyrone volunteers day and we are extremely proud to assist in any way in keeping the memory alive of all the people whose life’s were cut short in pursuit of a national republic and a new Ireland."
"Vol. Dwayne O'Donnell will serve as a constant inspiration to us as we continue to work towards achieving a United Ireland. He will always be in our thoughts as we work to recruit new members, educate Tyrone's youth and campaign on all the issues affecting young people today."
If you are interested in joining Dwayne O'Donnell Ógra, contact Seana on; 07787 141657
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