Public urged to take part in Sinn Féin Easter Sunday commemoration

Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson has encouraged the public to take part in the Easter Sunday commemoration in Derry City where it has been confirmed that Belfast republican Séanna Walsh will be the keynote speaker.

Cllr Jackson commented: "Easter is a special and poignant time for republicans as we gather to remember and pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of Irish freedom.

“The main address this year will be delivered by Belfast republican Séanna Walsh who I am sure will be reflecting on the positive change that the party is driving right across Ireland and which is bringing us closer than ever to achieving the kind of Ireland that was envisaged by the men and women of 1916.

“Therefore, I would urge local republicans to make a special effort to attend both the main and local area commemorations in Derry and to wear the Easter Lily with pride over the Easter period in honour of the sacrifices of all of our patriot dead.”

The main commemoration will assemble at Westland street at 2pm.

A number of localised ceremonies will also take place on Easter Sunday at 1.00pm. These are: Shantallow  Monument (Racecourse Road) Waterside (Rose Court) and 1.30pm at Creggan (Central Drive), Bogside Brandywell (Lecky Road).