Spirit of Freedom concert. Friday, 7 October 2011, at Shenanigans in Sligo. Tickets are available for €6 each or 2 for €10. You can obtain tickets at Shenanigans, or by contacting SOF@sligosinnfein.com. Doors open at 9 p.m. Concert is sponsored by Ogra Shinn Fein Sligo.
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The Michael J. Marren South Sligo Cumann meets regularly (Tubbercurry, Gurteen, Culfadda, Bunninadden, Keash, and environs). Meetings are 4th Wednesday of each month. For more information contact 086 352 3771 or e-mail to southsligo@sligosinnfein.com.
On 26 June 2011, we commemorated the life and death of Comdt. Michael
Marren who died on 11 July 1921 — the date of the truce. Marren’s feats
are almost legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and
commanded Irish forces during the war for independence.Michael Colreavy, T.D., was the featured orator. Commemoration was followed by a barbeque social at Donegan's Pub, Ballaghdereen Road, Gurteen.
Kevin Coen Memorial
Sunday, 30 January 2011. at Sooey Cemetery. Main speaker was SligoNorth Leitrim candidate Michael Colreavy.
Commemoration Held:
Noble Six CommemorationNorth Sligo Sinn Féin held a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of ‘Sligo’s Noble Six’ at Lislahelly, Glencar on Sun 26th Sept 10 at 12 noon. The main oration was given by Leitrim Councillor Michael Colreavy. 2010 marks the 88th Anniversary of the killing of Brigadier Seamus Devins TD, Div. Adj. Brian McNeill, Capt. Harry Benson, Lieut. Paddy Carroll, Vols. Tommy Langan and Joe Banks – who were gunned down on Benbulben Mountain in September, 1922.
Commemoration Held: South Sligo Michael J. Marren Cumann has held their Commemoration honouring Cmdt. Michael J. Marren, who died on 11 July 1921 – the day of the truce. Marren’s feats are almost legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and commanded Irish forces during the war for independence. The commemoration as held at Mount Irwin Cemetery on Sunday 4 July 2010. This year’s oration was delivered by Councillor Sean MacManus. Full text of speech is located at this link. Photos are in the photo gallery.
Ógra Shinn Féin Sligo
First Meeting, Tuesday, 25 May 2010 at 8:00 pm Sligo Sinn Féin Office, 16 Upper John Street, Sligo.
JOIN - Ógra Shinn Féin in Sligo. Ósf are the youth wing of Sinn Féin. We are a 32 county organisation, who aim to bring people of Republican Socialist values who are aged between 16 and 29 together. We hold many educational weekends and talks with prominent members of the party throughout the course of the year. This we feel helps bond us all together and make new friends along the way too. Sligo Sinn Féin Office location at this Link: http://www.sligosinnfein.com/Location.php
We hope to see you there on Tuesday the 25th of May @ 8pm.
Spirit of Freedom ~ LIVE! In Concert
on Friday, 7 May 2010
Teach Murray, Gurteen, Co. Sligo
Pictures are in the Photo Gallery - under 7_May_Gurteen
Easter Commemorations
The main ceremony for County Sligo took place in Sligo Cemetery. This year’s main speaker was Sean MacBradaigh, Sinn Féin National Director of Publicity. Pictures Easter 2010 here.
There was also a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the grave of Volunteer Martin Savage, Ballisodare, Easter Sunday Morning.
Easter is a time, when as republicans, we remember the brave men and women who have fought and died for the cause of Irish Freedom from a foreign oppressor. Sinn Féin are the only organisation in County Sligo that marked the event in any meaningful manner.
Commemoration Held: A wreath-laying ceremony in remembrance of Sligo Republican Joe MacManus from Maugheraboy, Sligo who was killed in Fermanagh in February, 1992 was held Sunday, 7th February at 12 pm in Sligo City Cemetery.
Kevin Coen Commemoration: Sunday 24 January 2010. More pictures in the Photo Gallery.
Thanks to the 65+ who joined in us graveside to commemorate the life and death of Comdt. Michael Marren who died on 11 July 1921 — the date of the truce.Marren’s feats are almost legendary in the South Sligo area where he grew up and commanded Irish forces during the war for independence.(Note: subsequent annual commemorations will be planned for July dates.)
Noble Six Wreath Laying Ceremony on 27 September, 2009 1 p.m., Lisahelly, Glencar. Cllr. Sean MacManus spoke at the wreath laying ceremony. This was followed by the annual hike to the Noble Six Cross on Benbulben. Photos of event (more photos in photo gallery):
Sinn Féin Public Meeting & Campaign Launch for the Lisbon 2 Referendum with main speaker: Cllr. Padraig MacLochlainn (Donegal)
Sligo Sinn Fein Press Conference on 30 April 2009 with Gerry Adams. More pictures available in the Photo Gallery.
Campaign fundraiser for Thomas Healy, candidate for Ballymote Electoral District 24 April 2009. Friday
in Ballymote. Thanks to all who contributed and participated!
Thomas Healy with Councillor Sean MacManus at the Ballymote function
Sligo Easter Commemoriation
Sligo Cemetary
12 April 2009
Short video of Padraig Mac Lochlainn speaking
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12 April 2009. Easter Sunday
Sligo Sinn Fein wishes to thank all who participated in the Easter commemoration, who purchased Easter Lily pins, and especially those who sold Easter Lilies.
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