15 August 2002 Edition
Hunger striker honoured in Ballyconnell
A commemorative mass marking the 21st anniversary of hunger striker Kieran Doherty, TD Cavan/Monaghan, was celebrated in Ballyconnell at 11am on Sunday 4 August, followed by a wreathlaying ceremony at the newly elected memorial in his honour.
Present were Kieran's parents, Alfie and Margaret Doherty, and other family members, and the guest speaker was Sinn Féin Councillor Pauline Tully.
A large crowd attended,wreaths were laid and the ceremony concluded with the playing of the national anthem by a lone piper.
The James Crossan/Kieran Doherty cumann would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended the ceremony to honour Kieran's memory and all those who supported the fundraising function for the Colombian three on Saturday 3 August in the Ballyconnell Inn.
Present were Kieran's parents, Alfie and Margaret Doherty, and other family members, and the guest speaker was Sinn Féin Councillor Pauline Tully.
A large crowd attended,wreaths were laid and the ceremony concluded with the playing of the national anthem by a lone piper.
The James Crossan/Kieran Doherty cumann would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended the ceremony to honour Kieran's memory and all those who supported the fundraising function for the Colombian three on Saturday 3 August in the Ballyconnell Inn.