.The night which was held in the Ryandale, Moy, consisted of an introduction from Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD, a DVD presentation created by the Coney Kilpatrick cumann, Ógra Shinn Féin, and a presentation to all the escapees.
Ógra also presented a special presentation to the family of vol. Hugh Coney, of whom the cumann are named after.
Speaking on the event, local chair and Cúige Uladh organiser, Pádraig Quinn had this to say;
"Friday night was the result of a huge amount of effort and planning from both the East Tyrone cc, and the two East Tyrone cumann, and I am sure that everyone in attendance would agree that it was a very enjoyable and fitting tribute to all republican escapees.
The night itself also had a huge emphasis on the future of the movement and the importance of political momentum. Caoimhghín spoke at length on the importance of remembering the past, but also on the importance of continuing to move forward. It’s true that the political circumstances have changed considerable in the last ten years or so, but our objectives and commitment has never, and will never diminish.
Caoimhghín also noted the importance of the upcoming Donegal by-election, and emphasised the contribution that northern activists must give. During the Westminster elections activists from across Ireland, particularly Donegal, gathered in areas like Fermanagh South Tyrone, and we must do the same.
Our cumann were also extremely pleased that we where able to formally thank the Coney family for allowing us to use Hugh’s name. Hugh was murdered on the 6th of November 1974 whilst attempting to escape from Long Kesh. He was a very prominent republican in the Coalisland Clonoe area, who is still talked about frequently, and it is a great honour for our cumann to use his name".
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