WebJan 30, 2024 · A former PoW and a member of the IRA’s Derry Brigade, ‘Peggy’ was injured in the SAS ambush in Derry in 1981 in which IRA heroes, George McBrearty and Charles Pop Maguire, were killed. He … WebOn Sunday 28th May a large crowd gathered to commemorate Vol. George McBrearty at an event which a mural was unveiled in his honour. The event was hosted by the family and supported by the Peadar ‘O’Donnell 1916 Society, other Republican groups and the community. ... George was an active and courageous IRA freedom fighter. He led, as …
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WebMay 26, 2016 · THE family of an IRA man shot dead by the British Army will hold an independent commemoration in Derry this weekend. George McBrearty (23) died along with another republican, Charles Maguire (21 ... WebVideo: John Crawley - IRA Volunteer George McBrearty stood resolutely at ‘tip of spear’ in fight for United Ireland http://trib.al/BRjISHI gy sinew\u0027s
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WebJun 7, 2015 · Finally, thankyou very much to the McBrearty family for allowing us to share this commemoration with you today. Slan. Frankie Quinn is an ex-POW and lifelong republican from East Tyrone. A founding member of the PH Pearse Society Galbally-Cappagh, he is the current Vice-Chair of the 1916 Societies. WebJan 27, 2024 · Mr McCourt, who was a Sinn Fein activist in Derry and a former Provisional IRA member, was shot in 1981 when the SAS fired at a car in the Creggan area of Derry, killing Provos George McBrearty ... WebAn article by Sean Bresnahan. Today marks the 40th Anniversary of IRA Volunteers George McBrearty and Charles ‘Pop’ Maguire — Derry Brigade, Óglaigh na hÉireann — who made the ultimate sacrifice while engaging enemy forces, defending the Irish Republic and the right of the Irish people to be free, ‘on the slopes of the Creggan’, 28th May 1981. gysi in northeim