Inishowen Sinn Féin to hold wreath laying ceremony to mark Easter Rising

Donegal Sinn Féin will mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement at Sunday's annual Easter commemoration.

Inishowen republicans have been asked assemble at the Eddie Fullerton memorial at the Stone Jug, Buncrana at 11.30am for a wreath laying ceremony before travelling to Stranorlar for the main commemoration which is being held at 3pm at Johnson’s Corner in Stranorlar. This commemoration will be chaired by Padraig MacLochlainn and the main speaker will be Pearse Doherty.

Speaking in advance of the commemoration, Pádraig MacLochlainn TD said: “Each year republicans gather across Donegal gather in local communities and at the main commemoration in Stranorlar, to remember those who have struggled for Irish freedom. We honour those who struck for freedom in Easter week 1916 and in every generation since.

“This year in particular we also remember the Drumboe Martyrs, Charlie Daly, Sean Larkin, Daniel Enright and Timothy O’Sullivan on the centenary year of their execution in Drumboe in 1923.

“100 years after their execution the ideals of these brave patriots live on in the hearts of republicans across the county and we stand closer than ever to achieving the republic they fought and died for.”

Donegal TD Pearse Doherty said: “This year is an important year for Irish people and republicans across the state and county of Donegal. We mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement, an historic and international success story in peace-making.

“Michelle O’Neill stands ready as an Irish republican First Minister Designate to represent all citizens, whatever their background traditions or identity. The Good Friday Agreement, provided for the first time, a peaceful, democratic path to Irish unity.

“Irish republicans in 2023 are as determined as those who have gone before us to realise the vision of the 1916 Proclamation – we refuse to accept an unequal and unfair distribution of wealth and power in Ireland.

“We stand with the people, ready to lead and deliver the real change that people are demanding. Join us on Easter Sunday at Drumboe to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the struggle for a true republic.”