Hungerstrike parade is a ‘fitting’ success
NEWRY and Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has hailed the large local turn-out at Sunday’s Hunger Strike commemoration in County Tyrone.
The event was held in Galbally, the birthplace of Hunger Striker Martin Hurson.
Mr Brady commented: “It was fantastic to see so many men, women and children from Newry and Armagh attending this year’s national commemoration in Tyrone.
“The organisers of the rally must also be commended for the event, which featured many dramatisations along the route of the parade.
“It is important that 28 years after the deaths of the 10 hunger strikers, we continue to remember their sacrifice in such a fitting manner.”
Mr Brady also paid tribute to the republican flute bands from south Armagh who took part in the commemoration.
