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Friday August 25, 2006 23:56
by The Lark - Ógra Shinn Féin
osfnational at yahoo dot ie
25th Anniversary Hungerstrike Tour
Ógra Shinn Féin will take to the roads of Ireland on a week long tour of the Island. Starting of in Belfast on Saturday, (26th August) after the inaugural meeting of Uladh Ógra Shinn Fein the 10 person strong team will visit a number of areas throughout Ireland. The main purpose of the tour is to strengthen Ógra Shinn Féin in the areas visited and newly appointed Ógra Shinn Fein National Organiser Barry McColgan will be using this as an opportunity to ‘touch base’ with Ógra groups nationwide.
Ógra Shinn Féin will be taking part in a number of activities while in each area. They will be performing the launch of ‘Awaiting the Lark’, the new book on the 1981 Hunger Strike, Published by Ógra Shinn Féin. There will also be public meetings about Ógra Shinn Fein and how to get involved and the Ógra delegation will also take part in leaflet drops and associated activities whilst in each of the areas.
Ógra Shinn Fein
On The One Road
25th Anniv Hungerstrike Tour
26 August – 2 September
Dundalk – Saturday 26 August
Imperial Hotel, Park Street, Dundalk at 7.15pm Sharp
Guest Speaker: Arthur Morgan T.D
Dublin – Sunday 27 August
Corduff Community Centre (Training Room) Blanchardstown at 6pm
Guest Speaker: Mary Lou McDonald MEP
Kilkenny – Monday 28 August
Hunger Strike Vigil Kilkenny town hall at 7pm
Clubhouse Hotel, Kilkenny
8pm - Opening of book launch chaired by local Ógra
8.10 - Background and essential information about ÓSF - Ógra activist
8.20 - Introduction to Awaiting the Lark - Ógra activist
8.35 - Talks from Kevin Dunphy (ex-POW) and Kathleen Funchion
8.50 - Reading + Close with HS-related song (tbc)
Cork – Tuesday 29 August
An Spáilpin Fanach, South Main Street, Cork City at 8pm
Kerry – Wednesday 30 August
TBC
Galway – Friday 1 September
Richardsons (Upstairs) Ayres Square, Galway City at 8.30pm