A dissident republican parade on Easter Monday 2018 organised by Saoradh passes Free Derry Corner
The Derry 1916 Commemoration Committee had encouraged people to attend the commemoration in Creggan on Easter Monday.
However, there had been appeals for the event not to go ahead because of the current Covid restrictions.
In a statement, the organisers of the event, the Derry 1916 Commemoration Committee, said that ‘having entered comradely talks with Saoradh’ they have decided to “alter our planned Easter Monday commemoration to a dignified wreath laying ceremony”.
The statement continued: “It is clear that there are those who are endeavouring to turn the worldwide pandemic into a political stick to deflect the attention and scrutiny that is at present focused on British Crown Forces after their attack on the Creggan community on the 18th of March.
“We as Republicans cannot allow this to happen.
“Our wreath laying ceremony will be fitting and dignified.
“We look forward to the day when once again we all can come together to hold a full commemoration.”
Meanwhile, Derry Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Commemoration will be held online this year due to the Covid19 pandemic.
The event will be streamed on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at 7.30pm on Saturday, April 3 ahead of the party’s National Commemoration on Easter Sunday.
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Karen Mullan said: “This year, once again, due to the Covid19 pandemic we will commemorate Easter and remember our patriot dead online.
“Easter is a special time for republicans as we remember the men and women of 1916 and those from every generation who have struggled for a free and united Ireland.
“I would encourage people to tune to our online commemoration which will be held on Easter Saturday at 7.00pm ahead of the Sinn Féin National Commemoration on Easter Sunday at 3pm.
“The event will be streamed on Derry Sinn Féin’s Facebook, Twitter & YouTube channels as we remember our patriot dead with pride.”
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