Hunger Strike | 30th anniversary events

HERE are the events that the National Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee knows of to mark the 30th anniversary of the heroic 1980/1981 Hunger Strikes.
Updates can be got from Maureen or Deirdre at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee at 028 9034 7350 or [email protected] or local Sinn Féin contacts in your area.
The ‘An Phoblacht’ website will also list events.
Organisers of other events not listed here are asked to forward details to the National Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee.
Anyone who would like to book the Hunger Strike Exhibition or request a speaker should do likewise.

» JULY

15th (FRIDAY)
North Antrim: National Exhibition,  Millennium Centre, Loughuile

16th (SATURDAY)
Leitrim: Commemoration and parade at 5:30pm followed by social event and music @ Forde’s Inn, Drumkeeran

17th (SUNDAY)
Leitrim: National Exhibition, Drumkeeran Community Centre

21st (THURSDAY)
Monaghan: National Exhibition,  Carrickmacross Workhouse, 7pm - Special presentation by Paddy Quinn, himself a former Hunger Striker, and all members of the public are welcome to attend
22nd (FRIDAY) / 23rd (SATURDAY)
Waterford: National Exhibition, Lawlor’s Hotel, Bridge St, Dungarvan, Launch by prominent speaker - 7pm

24th (SUNDAY)
Longford: Martin Hurson Commemoration, 3pm - Hunger Strike Memorial, Lanesborough, March to memorial and commemoration for Martin - Main speaker Junior Minister Martina Anderson MLA
25th (MONDAY)
Wicklow: National Exhibition, Arklow Art Gallery, Main Street, Arklow, - 10.30am to 9.30pm - 7.30pm - panel discussion chaired by Councillor John Brady, main speaker ex-H-Block POW John Connolly

26th (TUESDAY) / 27th (Wednesday)
TYRONE: National Exhibition, Strabane, Ballycolman Community Centre, 10am to 9pm
28th (THURSDAY) / 29th (FRIDAY)
Beal Feirste: National Exhibition, Coláiste Feirste, Bóthar na bhFál

30th (SATURDAY) / 31st (SUNDAY)
Derry: National Exhibition, Sinn Féin Centre, Dungiven

31st (SUNDAY)
Derry: Kevin Lynch Commemoration - Assemble 2pm Castle Car Park, Dungiven, County Derry. March to Kevin’s graveside - Main speaker ex-POW Seán Lynch MLA

CAVAN: Kieran Doherty Commemoration, Cavan Courthouse, with colour party, bands and speakers, including Senator Kathryn Reilly - 3pm

Donegal: Parade and wreath-laying, 5pm Hunger Strike Memorial, Drumkeen - Main speaker ex-Hunger Striker Raymond McCartney MLA

» AUGUST

1st (MONDAY)
Derry: Wreath-laying ceremony, The Grove, Main Street, Dungiven, County Derry - 7pm

14th (SUNDAY)
ARMAGH: National Hunger Strike Commemoration, Assemble 2pm St Paul,s School, Camlough Road, Camlough, South Armagh. Main Speaker: Gerry Adams TD
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