Republican Rally in Dublin.

by derek Mon Sep 15, 2008 16:06

i have'nt missed one of these eve of all ireland marches yet and theres a few of us will be going on this one as well
great to see something like this as it gives us an oportunity to show that we have'nt lost our republican values
good on rsf for putting it together

by Sharon . - Individual . Tue Sep 16, 2008 22:37

Hi Derek!

Thanks for that - much appreciated . See you and your friends on the day , Derek !
The two main speakers at the event will be Pat Garvey (Kerry) and Richard Walsh (Derry) .
Let's hope they bring a dry spell with them !

Thanks!

Sharon.

by mishta Fri Sep 19, 2008 17:50

best of luck on this, i am unable to attend but hopefully a good few reading this who are able will do the right thing and stop by and show their support for political prisoners in both the 6 and 26. Thanks RSF for helping make their plight more known.

by Paddy Doorite - Member of the Real World Fri Sep 19, 2008 19:21

How many convicted IRA killers were set free long before their prison term was up? Have you no shame in getting trying to get more freed?

by Sharon . - Individual . Fri Sep 19, 2008 21:52

Hi Mishta!
Nice to know that you'll be there in spirit with us - I hope to have a brief report and a few photographs of the rally on this thread tomorrow night , with links to more of same .
Thanks again!

Hi Paddy !
I think you're missing the main reason why this Rally is held , and has been held for over 50 years : to highlight the reality that Ireland is a 32-County nation, which is partitioned and occupied by Britain. The essential unity of the Irish nation is symbolised in the All-Ireland football and hurling finals each year.
The sooner the better that events like this are no longer required but , until then , republicans will continue to try and keep the issue 'on the front page'.
Thanks!

Sharon.

by Sharon . - Individual . Sat Sep 20, 2008 23:36

Hi !
The Annual Eve Of All-Ireland Rally was held today in O'Connell Street , Dublin , in blazing sunshine .
A brief report and eight pics can be seen on the 'Related Link' below and three more pics can be seen here -
http://11sixtynine.blogsome.com/2008/09/20/eve-of-all-i...same/
- three other pics are published with this post . The day was a great success for the organisers , with the republican message delivered verbally and in print to many thousands of people.

Thanks!
Sharon.

Political Status Banner on O'Connell Street , Dublin.

Pat Garvey , Kerry , speaking at the Eve Rally.

Richard Walsh, Derry , speaking at the Eve Rally.

by Peter Fitz - RSF Meath Sun Sep 21, 2008 14:32

Yet another well run and very well organised rally,

The sun on our backs Marching down O'Connell street (although i heard one of the lads complaining about the bus nearly hitting us at one stage) it felt proud to march down our city centre's main street.

With a strong crowd already being held by our warm-up speaker at the G.P.O. it was a great sight to see so many young people gathered to listen to the speakers.

Even the non-welcome presence of special branch didnt even dampen the spirits of RSF members or supporters.

We will be carrying a report on our website also,

by Sharon . - Individual . Mon Sep 22, 2008 07:30

Hi Peter!

The event went well - great to see the National Flag being carried , held and displayed through our capital city in a republican demonstration .
I was one of those tasked with leafleting the crowds - hundreds of leaflets were distributed - and dozens of copies of 'Saoirse' were sold at the Rally .
It was a well organised and worthwhile exercise.

Thanks!

Sharon.

by derek Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:09

that rally on saturday went great
it really did the business and for about 2 hours the republican issue was very well represnted in the middle of dublin town
fantastic to see the tricolour and a good solid bunch of republicans in the city center
congrats to all concerned

by Sharon . - Individual . Tue Sep 23, 2008 08:02

Hi again, Derek!

Thanks for that comment - appreciated!
The event went better than we hoped it would , thanks to the generous supporters and , of course , the weather.
Thanks again!

Sharon.