(For ‘Brit Queen Poster’ article, click here)

Those in attendance marched the short distance from the corner of Collins Avenue/Gracepark Road to the Commemorative Stone , where they were welcomed by the Chairperson , John Horan . After a short speech , John called for one minutes silence and then asked the Flag Bearer to dip the National Flag . He then asked Donal to play a lament (’The Foggy Dew’) on the tin whistle , following which a Wreath was laid . The attendees were thanked (with the stated exclusion of the four Special Branch men present) and the Chairperson again reiterated the link between that which Captain Ó hÓgáin fought for and that which republicans today are fighting for . He then brought proceedings to an end.

Getting organised…

…Liam Mellowe Cumann RSF banner…

…and the 1916 Proclamation being read at the Commemorative Stone which marks the spot where IRA Captain Mártan Ó hÓgáin was killed by Free Staters in 1923.

More script and pictures can be seen here and here.
Sharon.

YIELD TO A BRITISH MONARCH!

The above poster - all seventy foot of it - was recently erected on the side of a building in Dublin which hires itself out for functions/gigs etc. No doubt in an effort to secure free publicity for some upcoming event or other , the owners/promoters decided to try and ’stir things up’ by using a controversial image in the hope of selling more tickets for whatever gig it is they’re trying to advertise. It seems that not everyone appreciated their efforts -

WE NEED A NEW POSTER….

Could we suggest that if the owners/promoters of said venue/gig wish to use an image of a British monarch to obtain free publicity for a planned event , they use an image which more properly represents the legacy which said monarch has visited on this isle , such as the following picture represents -

LEGACY OF THE CROWN.

- it might not help with ticket sales but , as well as being more honest , it could save a few bob on poster repairs…..
(UPDATE : Radio station news reports have stated that the torn poster has been further damaged by at least two petrol bombs which were thrown at it. More information and , hopefully , a picture or two will follow if and when we receive same.)
Sharon.