The parallels with a century ago are stark – when Irish people were implored by the British Empire to fight under the Union Jack for the ‘Freedom of Small Nations’ while our own country remained under the heel of colonialism. We have learned the lessons of history well.
The values of the Irish people are steeped in opposition to war, anti-imperialism, the values of diplomacy and peace.
Sinn Féin will fight back against these attempts to dismantle our neutrality with everything we have got.
We will campaign on the streets, in communities, right across Ireland”.
Speaking about the ongoing atrocities by Israel in Gaza the Irish Senator pledged ,
“Sinn Féin will continue to work to ensure the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill in the Dáil and to see that Ireland imposes meaningful sanctions on Israel”.
Wreath laying ceremony’s took place in Carnagh, Tullysaran, Clea Road, Mullanary Road and A Port Mór.
On Easter Sunday morning speaking at the annual Easter Rising commemoration in Keady local MLA Cathal Boylan extending solidarity to the families of the patriot dead said,
“Easter is a time when we Republicans remember our patriot dead, the generations that gave their all, to build an Irish Republic.
An Irish Republic of equal citizens, sovereign and free. An Irish Republic of equal citizens.
At Easter we remember all those who gave their lives in the pursuit of Irish freedom and independence. We extend solidarity to their families and friends”.
Newry Mourne & Down Councillor Declan Murphy speaking at the annual commemoration told those in attendance that a united Ireland was the only fitting memory to those Irishmen and Irishwomen who had paid the supreme sacrifice.
The Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin elected representative declared,
“As we remember today the generations of Irishmen and Irishwomen who paid the supreme sacrifice for the noble cause of Irish freedom, let us be clear – a united Ireland and a real republic is the only fitting monument to their memory.
And let us be equally clear that the Irish republicans of 2025 are as determined to achieve those objectives as were those whom we honour today”.
Easter 2025 once again saw many thousands of people throughout Newry and Armagh attend an annual commemoration to remember Easter 1916 and the generations of patriot dead. Many thanks to all who helped organise these fitting tributes and in particular to the bands, colour party’s and speakers.
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