Annual George McBrearty commemoration postponed until next month
George McBrearty and fellow IRA man Charles 'Pop' Maguire were shot dead by undercover members of the British Army in Derry on May 28, 1981
The annual George McBrearty commemoration has been postponed until next month.
The commemoration, which usually takes place at the end of May, will now be held on Sunday, June 2 at 2.00pm.
George McBrearty and fellow IRA man Charles 'Pop' Maguire were shot dead by undercover members of the British Army at the bottom of Southway on May 28, 1981.
The event, which includes speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony, will take place at the mural dedicated to George McBrearty in Creggan.
Names of local republicans who have died recently will also be added to a monument in the Garden of Tribute, directly below the mural.
Danny McBrearty, brother of George, said: “Due to unfortunate circumstances the annual commemoration at the mural for George McBrearty in Rinmore Drive has had to be postponed. It will now take place on Sunday, June 2 at 2.00pm.”
Mr McBrearty added: “All republican and community groups, along with independent republicans and councillors are invited to attend.
"This is not a political commemoration, it is an all inclusive event and I know that it's not politically expedient for all to attend but I am issuing a special invitation to individual members of Sinn Féin and the SDLP to attend this year's commemoration.
“The garden is open 24 hours a day which any member of the community is more than welcome to use to remember their loved ones at any time of their choosing.”