1 September 2013 Edition

Kevin ‘The Tailor’ MacCann, Tyrone

1 September 2013

KEVIN ‘THE TAILOR’ MacCANN was a well-known musician, farmer and republican activist in the Trillick area of County Tyrone. Free article

Jack Crowe Memorial Challenge steps up again

1 September 2013

THE second annual Jack Crowe Memorial Dublin Mountains Challenge took place on Saturday 17 August starting in Bohernabreena and finishing at the Blue Light pub in Barnacullia. Free article

John Joe McGirl – A much-loved figure who continues to inspire

1 September 2013

JOINT First Minister Martin McGuinness told the annual John Joe McGirl commemoration in Ballinamore, County Leitrim, on Sunday 18 August – the 25th anniversary that John Joe “was, and remains for republicans, not just here in Leitrim, or the Border, but across our country, an inspirational leader”. Free article

Youth committee activist dies in Spain

1 September 2013

HUNDREDS of people from across Belfast have come together in a show of community solidarity with the family of young Ryan Brady, who died in tragic circumstances while on holiday in Spain at the end of August. Free article

Reigniting the flame of freedom

1 September 2013

WHO SAYS the uncensored news of An Phoblacht is no longer needed? In August, one of the largest political demonstrations of the year took place in the town of Monaghan... The event was completely ignored by RTÉ and most of the ‘national’ media. Premium service article


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