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Sunday April 09, 2007 – EASTER SUNDAY
POWS EASTER STATEMENT – IFC news & events
1.EASTER STATEMENT – MAGHABERRY POWs
2. IFC EASTER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE
3. CHICAGO EASTER COMMEMORATION
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1. EASTER STATEMENT – MAGHABERRY POWs
EASTER 2007, Maghaberry Gaol, Occupied Ireland
We, the POW'S in Maghaberry Prison would like to take this opportunity
to
extend Easter greetings to all of our supporters both here in
Ireland and
especially to those in America who have never given up the fight
and who
have never forgotten those of us who struggle onward with a cause we
still
so fervently believe in. We also would like to extend Easter greeting
and
best wishes to all of our comrades no matter where they are especially
Noel Maguire, the sole surviving POW in England. We are forever mindful
of those bought and paid for by the British state who continue to attack
our principals and convictions but, who to date, remain unable to break
the
political chain we continue to form around us which remains impenetrable
by our enemies.
We the POW’S in Maghaberry remember with pride all those who have died
with principal and conviction in their heart and for the belief that one
day a United Ireland would be their realized dream. These true soldiers
have made the ultimate sacrifice for which we all remain proud of. We
will continue to fight on to realize their dream as well as ours that
one day
we will rid our country of a foreign enemy and have a United, 32-County
Ireland for all of its people.
We commend our volunteers for remaining true to the cause and for not
surrendering their principals, beliefs and integrity despite the
pressure
put on them by enemies of the state. We, as the true movement of
Republicanism, must move forward with principle, character, dignity and
the belief that one day all of the sacrifice will have been worth it and
will lead to nothing less then a truly free and democratic United,
32-County Ireland. We continue to remain eternally thankful for the
International support that has been given to us here at Maghaberry
Prison and realize the sacrifice that so many on the outside are making
to help
us realize our true vision of a United and Democratic Ireland.
As we enter the 91st Anniversary of the Easter Rising, we remain even
more driven to never break against the background of pay offs,
recruitment of
informers, bribes and pressure from constant sellouts from without our
own territories as we remain focused on the greater cause, that being a
United Ireland.
We once again thank those of you on the outside who remain steadfast
against the formation of any policing authority. We again state our
abominable rejection of any Police force as acceptable in Ireland. No
British policing in Ireland can be nor should be accepted by true
republicans. Ireland remains illegally occupied by Britain therefore the
acceptance of any Police state that serves no other purpose other then
to further divide the people of Ireland is not one which we can accept.
We must always remember that our history has also taught us that there
will always be those willing to resist imperialism and occupation of our
country by foreign forces by whatever means are at their disposal,
including the use of arms.
We will never give up the fight and once again wish to extend our thanks
to all of our supporters around the world. Their support means a great
deal to every POW especially those still incarcerated in English jails
away from the comrades. Without your support the struggle could not
continue.
In Solidarity with all Revolutions around the world.
An Poblacht Abu
JOHN CONNOLLY
ROE 4 WING, MAGHABERRY PRISON
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2. IFC EASTER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE
The Irish Freedom Committee has commenced our annual Easter Membership
Renewal Drive. This year we have new Membership cards and added
benefits
to joining. If you are not currently on our mailing list and would
like
to receive information on how to join, please send us an email with your
contact details to: Membership@irishfreedomcommittee.net
If you are on our mailing list, look out for the Renewal Drive packet
this
week! Also look for news about our upcoming National Grand Raffle.
- Membership Dept., Irish Freedom Committee
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3. CHICAGO EASTER COMMEMORATION
Hosted by Charlie Kerins Cumann, Chicago - Irish Freedom Committee
(Frank
O’Neill Chairman)
EASTER COMMEMORATION
Sunday April 22, 2007
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Murphy's Pub
7414 West Madison
Forest Park, IL
Irish Republican commemoration of the 91st Anniversary of the
Easter Uprising April 24, 1916
MUSICAL GUESTS:
Renowned Chicago Irish Republican balladeer STEVE FITZGERALD and friends
* EASTER STATEMENTS from Irish Republican Political
Prisoners and the
Republican movement in Ireland
* GREETING CARD SIGNING for Irish Republican POWs
* RAFFLE to directly benefit families of Irish Republican
political
prisoners:
- 1st Prize -- Stunning
Hand-Painted Easter Uprising
handkerchief
made by Irish Republican POW at Maghaberry Prison
- 2nd Prize -- Handmade
leather wallet made by Irish Republican
POW at Portlaoise Prison
- 3rd Prize -- Handmade
leather belt made by Irish Republican
POW
at Portlaoise Prison
RAFFLE TICKETS $5 each, 5 for
$20
Directions:
CTA Blue Line to Harlem, walk 3 blocks north to Madison, 4 blocks west
to 7414 (Schedule and route map on IFC website, EVENTS)
290 West to Harlem, Right 3 blocks North to Madison, Left 4 blocks West
to 7414 (MapQuest link on IFC website, EVENTS)
For more Information:
Email Saoirse-at-irishfreedomcommittee.net
(subst -at- for @) or
Phone 312-560-9311
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