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Derry Easter Commemoration: O’Neill calls on armed groups to disband

written by John April 21, 2019
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Sinn Fein Leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill gave the oration at the Easter Commemoration in Derry. (Joe Boland/North West Newspix/PA)

SINN féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill today called on those who brought guns on to the streets of Derry to disband and end their futile actions.

Speaking at the Easter Commemoration in Derry today the Sinn Féin Deputy Leader said;

“Let me take a moment to address what happened in this city in recent days with the brutal murder of a young woman and journalist, Lyra McKee.

“The people who brought guns onto the street, and those who organize them, do not represent any version of Irish republicanism.

“They have no politics, no strategy, and no popular support amongst the vast number of ordinary people from this city or anywhere else in the country.

“Their actions are a barrier to Irish unity.

“Sadly, what we have here is a small number of people caught in a time warp who have self appointed themselves to carry out actions which are pointless, anti-peace, anti-community and frankly, antiquated.

“They are living in a fools paradise if they think they are any type of rival to Sinn Féin and the Nationalist/Republican and progressive people of Derry or the 32 counties.

Participants of the Easter Commemoration march in Derry carry pictures of the deceased volunteers. (Joe Boland/North West Newspix/PA)

“To those young people circling these people, consider what type of future you want for your kids and grand kids – there are two futures on offer – one of peace, opportunity and Irish reunification, or one of death, imprisonment which serves no cause, community or people.

“Ask yourself what type of life and what type of Ireland do you want to be part of?

“It is high time these people disbanded and ended their futile actions which are a barrier to achieving Irish unity.”

Easter Commemoration parade in Derry walks up toward the City Cemetary. (Joe Boland/North West Newspix/PA)

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