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‘Our ancestors would never forgive us’, says Longford councillor of RIC commemoration

Fianna Fáil councillor Martin Monaghan has submitted a notice of motion ahead of today’s (Wednesday) council meeting, calling on the council to oppose any further plans for an RIC commemoration. There was widespread outrage when plans were announced ...

15 Jan 2020 at 16:46

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'In no other state would they celebrate the deeds of the oppressors', says Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy

The government plan to ‘commemorate’ the RIC on January 17 is ‘an insult to those who fought for Irish freedom’ and should be cancelled according to MEP Matt Carthy. The event, which is due to be held at Dublin Castle, is planned as part of the ...

07 Jan 2020 at 14:49

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Consensus needed 'if we are to do justice to the past', says Longford Cllr Joe Flaherty of deferred RIC commemoration

Local councillor and Fianna Fáil General Election candidate Joe Flaherty has released a statement regarding the now deferred commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP). Cathaoirleachs from across ...

08 Jan 2020 at 12:06

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'It would be wrong': Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran announces he will not attend RIC commemoration

Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has said the public debate and calls for a boycott that has been generated in recent days over plans to commemorate the RIC/DMP reflects the serious sensitivities and concerns that people have some 100 ...

07 Jan 2020 at 14:56

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‘We are owed an apology from the government’, Longford council meeting hears

At a recent meeting of Longford county council’s elected representatives, Cllr Martin Monaghan tabled a motion calling on the council to not support any future RIC commemoration events. He said: “I call that we as a council, and with the ...

23 Jan 2020 at 11:00

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