Large Crowd gathers for 'From the Armalite to the Ballot Box' in Derry

Spokesperson for Ógra Shinn Féin in Derry has hailed the success of a youth Q&A session entitled “From The Armalite To The Ballot Box” which took place as part of the 2010 Gasyard Féile, young people from across Derry questioned the Sinn Féin leadership and a number of community activists in the city about a wide range of issues.

The event was chaired by Nicole Lamberton of Ógra.


















Spokesperson for Derry Ógra Shinn Féin Adrian Óg Kelly said,

“The event was a huge success we had over 100 young people from across the city in attendance and they questioned the panel on a wide range of issues. Some of the questions centred around what was happening up at the Assembly such as the 11+, education and road infrastructure which Martin McGuinness and Martina Anderson answered.

"Some young people felt frustrated over the lack of facilities for teenagers in Galliagh and other parts of the city.

The panel also tackled the big topics of day such as what was Sinn Féins position towards those who are opposed to the peace process, the ongoing situation in Maghaberry , the Hunger strikes and what to it if young people felt they were being harassed by the PSNI.
















This was very worthwhile exercise and is something we hope to do on an ongoing basis. I would like to thank everyone on the panel , all those who attended and participated in the questions and answers session.