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Rory O'Connor
11-20-2007, 06:48 PM
By Staff reporter

Republicans are planning to hold a commemoration in the city cemetery this weekend to mark the 29th anniversary of the death of local IRA volunteer Patsy Duffy.

The commemoration was announced in the latest edition of ‘Beir Bua,’ the newsletter produced by the 32 County Sovereignty Movement, which has been delivered to homes in a number of areas of the city this week.

Patsy Duffy was shot dead by the SAS as he checked on an IRA arms dump in a house on Maureen Avenue in November 1978. He was 50 years old.

The newsletter states: “On Sunday 25th November the 32 County Sovereignty Movement, in conjunction with the Duffy family, will be holding a commemoration to honour the memory of the late Patsy Duffy. Anyone wishing to take part in the commemoration is asked to assemble at 2pm sharp at the cemetery gate at Bligh’s Gardens, Creggan.”

The local cumann of the 32 County Sovereignty Movement is named after Patsy Duffy.

http://www.derryjournal.com/journal/Dissidents-plan-commemoration.3502519.jp
Rory O'Connor
11-20-2007, 06:49 PM
I hope a lot of people attend the Patsy Duffy commemoration.
Takeshi
11-24-2007, 10:17 PM
The mention in the derry journal should ensure that at least people know about it.
FreeDerry81
11-25-2007, 12:17 AM
il be there,
FreeDerry81
11-25-2007, 02:18 PM
great commemoration and a great turnout, marian price delivered an excellent statement. Francie mackey was in attendance - the crowd was led by a colour party from the republican movement. Despite the weather conditions, true republicans turned out in great numbers to remember volunteer patsy duffy and the ultimate sacrifice that he made for us. RIP Comrade
quirk
11-25-2007, 02:24 PM
Any photos?
FreeDerry81
11-25-2007, 02:27 PM
i didnt take anything with me mate. There should be someone on here with something? if not il try and get a scope about for ya. :)
Carlos McJackle
11-25-2007, 04:58 PM
couldnt make it myself unfortunately . look forward to the reports .
ártybhoy
11-27-2007, 09:54 AM
I read about this about 15 year back he went in to check some gear in a cupboard and a sas man was in another room or cupboard and shot him in the back no warning or nothing. Animals they sas ****s,
ardonian
11-27-2007, 04:53 PM
A great day well attended "no support for the IRA " that was put out the window. Comrades in derry well put together as usual .UP THE RA
Rory O'Connor
11-27-2007, 05:14 PM
Does anyone have any news/pictures of the Patsy Duffy commemoration?
ardonian
11-27-2007, 05:27 PM
About 250/ 300 people marion spoke as her usuall self which spoke for every republican there.Im sure the speach will be put on line by the comrades in Derry