In spite of a relentless rain, thousands came out to commemorate Ireland’s hunger strikers in Derry on Sunday, August 25th.
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald said, “Today in Derry, we gathered to remember Ireland’s hunger strikers, to honour their sacrifice, and together we looked to a better future for everyone in a United Ireland.
Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill said, “Today, I joined the families of the hunger strikers and people from right across Ireland in Derry to commemorate their memory and a defining moment in our island’s history. We must build a better future for all our children and for everyone across Ireland.”
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams added, “Republicans gathered in their 1000s today, on a rainy day in Derry for the National Hunger Strike Commemoration. Maith sibh to the organisers. We heard powerful remarks from Mairead Farrell who reminded us that, “The ultimate commemoration for all those who came before us will be a United Ireland.”
“We will never forget the unbreakable courage and sacrifice of those who died on hunger strike. Their courage and vision of a new Ireland continues to inspire today. In the words of Bobby Sands: “Our revenge will be the laughter of our children.”
