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Campa Náisiúnta Óige 2009

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Friday June 05, 2009 14:56

by Irish Republican Youth - Ógra Shinn Féin

osfnational at yahoo dot ie

07885569940

Campa Náisiúnta Óige 2009
Knockatallon, County Monaghan
19 – 21 June

A chara,

I am writing to extend an invite to the Campa Náisiúnta Óige 2009 which is being held in the beautiful Knockatallon, County Monaghan from the 19 – 21 June.

The National Youth Camp is an annual event that attracts young republicans from across Ireland and in the past has proved to be a huge success, educating and instilling confidence in the hundreds of those who attended, and acting as a catalyst in forging lasting friendships.

Knockatallon is an ideal location for the National Youth Camp, an area that runs close to, and borders both Tyrone and Fermanagh, is steeped in Republican history.

It was home to legendary Óglach Seamus McElwain, who lived close by in Tydavnet, it was also where the Brookeborough men retreated to after the raid which cost the lives of two of Ireland’s most famous patriots Seán Sabhat and Fergal O’Hanlon, and in the most recent phase of armed struggle, it was used by many volunteers on the run.

The local community also demonstrated massive bravery and initiative when collectively they acquired machinery and diggers to re-open roads destroyed and blocked by the British Army. Their legendary actions earned them the fond term of ‘border busters.’

That initiative and collective community spirit of an empowered people continues today in the Slieve Beagh Community Hotel which is the venue for the National Youth Camp.

The main theme of this year’s Campa Náisiúnta Óige will be ‘A Century of Youth in Struggle’, marking the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Na Fianna Éireann and the continuation of their struggle embodied in Ógra Shinn Féin today.

There will be talks, debate, historical tour; republican youth quiz, DVD showings, sport, craic agus ceol and a bus will be leaving for Bodenstown on Sunday morning.

Paddywagon and The Dominican Affair will be providing the music for the weekend and there will also be an open mike session to keep.

The cost for the weekend is £30/35E which covers all meals, camp site and entrance to all entertainment and should be sent ASAP with the booking form (attached).

The National Youth Camp is not only a way to develop activists but also to recruit new members. We want to encourage all areas to promote the youth camp as far and as wide as possible so as to ensure the maximum attendance.

There will be a shuttle service available from Monaghan Bus Depot on the Friday to transport people to Knockatallon. We are asking people traveling by bus to arrive into Monaghan Bus Depot between 2pm and 5pm. Those traveling by car need to arrive in Knockatallon before 6pm.

We would also ask everyone traveling to ensure they bring tent, sleeping bag, and trainers/hiking boots. (Musical Instruments welcome for the open mike)

If you have any enquiries or are interested in attending please contact me on 07885569940, or email osfnational@yahoo.ie.

I look forward to seeing you all at Campa Náisiúnta Óige 2009. Bígi Linn!

Is mise,

Barry McColgan
National Organiser
Ógra Shinn Féin
www.osf.ie

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Campa Náisiúnta Óige Clár

Fri Jun 05, 2009 14:59

National Youth Camp 2009
19 – 21 June
Knockatallon, County Monaghan

Friday 19th June

4 – 6pm: Registration and Pitch Tents

6pm: Failte

6.30pm: Dinner

7.30pm: ‘A Century of Youth in Struggle’ Talk and DVD showing

9.00pm: Republican Youth Quiz:

Weather its dusting down the books, or surfing Wikipedia, if you want to be in with a shot of winning some prizes, you’ll need to refresh your memory of Ireland’s Republican past, with particular focus on Republican Youth.

10pm: Craic agus Ceol with Paddywagon

Saturday 20th June

10am: Breakfast

11am: Talk on ‘Stop the Extraditions of the Basques’

12noon: Youth Debate: New Generation – New Opportunities

1.30pm: Lunch

2.30pm: Talk and Workshops: Community Struggle – Back to Basics

4.00pm: Republican Tour and Commemoration

7.00pm: Dinner

8.00pm: Sports

10.00pm: Craic agus Ceol with The Dominican Affair and open mike

Sunday 21st June

10am: Breakfast

11am: Closing Address

11.30am: Bus Depart for Bodenstown

1.30pm: Assemble for Bodenstown in Sallins County Kildare – Main Oration by Martin McGuinness MP

Campa Náisiúnta Óige Booking Form

Fri Jun 05, 2009 15:01

Campa Náisiúnta Óige 2009
Booking Form
19 – 21 June

Ainm/Name……………………………………………………………………

Aois/Age
(Caithfidh tú bheith idir 16 agus 29 dul/You must be between 16 and 29 to attend)

………………

Seoladh/Address………………………………………………………………..

Fon/Phone ……………………………………………………………………..

Seoladh e-phost/e-mail address……………………………………………….

Costs:

All inclusive, camp site, entertainment and meals…£30/EURO 35
As places are limited you are therefore advised to book early.

Participants at the camp will be expected to bring their own tents.

Return booking form must be accompanied with full payment.

The organiser’s reserves the right to refuse access to this event or to
any section of our programme to any person/s as deemed necessary.

Send completed Booking Form and cheque/postal order made payable to Barry McColgan and send to;

Ógra Shinn Féin
4 – 5 James Street
Omagh BT78 1DH.
Telephone: Omagh 028 82 2530 40/048 82 2530 40
Mobile: 07885569940
E-mail osfnational@yahoo.ie

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