12 July 2007 Edition
Large crowd attends Kilcoo Cumann launch
A number of events were held to mark the occasion starting with the play Death of an IRA volunteer which was performed to an appreciative audience after an introduction by playwrite Rosaleen Walsh who spoke about the importance of keeping alive the truth about the conflict.
Local ex-POW Marcas Mac Ruairí give a very moving talk reflecting on his personal experiences with IRA Volunteer Colum Marks who was shot dead by the RUC in controversial circumstances in Downpatrick in 1991. Colm’s mother Roisin was then presented with an engraved granite plaque on behalf of Kilcoo Sinn Féin by Councillor Frank McDowell and a bouquet of flowers by local activist Caroline O’Hare.
The monthly development draw then took place with a number of lucky winners each receiving £200. Irish traditional group Seanachie brought a great night to an end.