A chairde: FFAI ISSUES UPDATE A- Brexit chaos as Westminster rejects May deal- Britain's exit from the European Union, Brexit, due March 29th was delayed as Westminster vetoed Prime Minister Theresa May's deal with the EU. Multiple parliamentary defeats made May ask the EU for an extension. No one knows what will happen next. Had Britain accepted May's withdrawal deal with the EU nations, Brexit could have gone ahead on May 22nd. Brexit could go ahead without any deal on April 12th or Britain could ask for more time and even renegotiations. Exiting after May 22nd, would require Britain … [Read more...] about APRIL FFAI 2019 BULLETIN
HIBERNIAN FACT-FINDING MISSION CONCLUDES
Hibernians completed a highly publicized nine day fact-finding mission which included, a Ballymurphy Massacre Inquest session, receptions by Belfast and Derry Mayors, questioning Derry's Unionist Deputy Mayor and eight Councillors, briefings on collusion, legacy justice, Brexit, Pat Finucane, Bloody Sunday and the Dalraidian environmental threat, as well as meetings and presentations to community groups. The Freedom for all Ireland (FFAI) delegation led by President Jim McKay and LAOH President Carol Sheyer included leading Hibernians from 13 states. They concluded in Dublin briefing Irish … [Read more...] about HIBERNIAN FACT-FINDING MISSION CONCLUDES
KING-NEAL-DOYLE BACK BALLYMURPHY JUSTICE
Three key Congressional leaders on Irish issues, Peter King, Richard Neal and Michael Doyle, sent a bipartisan letter to British Ambassador Kim Darroch, citing the crucial implications of the Ballymurphy Inquest for all Troubles legacy issues. The three Congressmen acted after meeting Carmel Quinn during her multi-state American tour representing the Ballymurphy Campaign and Relatives for Justice. This letter is the latest sign of growing American focus on Ballymurphy, spearheaded by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, along with of the Irish American Unity Conference and Brehon Law … [Read more...] about KING-NEAL-DOYLE BACK BALLYMURPHY JUSTICE
DECEMBER FFAI 2018 BULLETIN
A chairde: FFAI ISSUES UPDATE A- Ballymurphy Massacre Inquest opens- Forty-seven years after the Ballymurphy Massacre, new Inquests opened in Belfast, as family members of the 11 victims, many holding hands, witnessed the proceedings. The Inquest was technically limited to the 10 victims shot dead by British troopers between August 9th-11th,1971 in the Ballymurphy section of Belfast. However, as the Coroner's representative, it also covered the killing of Paddy McCarthy, who died of a heart attack after being subjected to a mock execution. The Inquest began with statements by … [Read more...] about DECEMBER FFAI 2018 BULLETIN
Carmel Quinn Ballymurphy Massacre Appeal
FREEDOM FOR ALL IRELAND October 28,2018 Saying "the 'Ballymurphy Massacre' families need American help in their 47 year battle for justice", Carmel Quinn, a sister of one of 11 victims John Laverty, will begin a five state American tour as the Inquest opens in Belfast. The tour follows attacks by 150 Tory MPs and British Prime Minister Theresa May aimed at discrediting investigations of British forces for 'Troubles' killings in the north of Ireland. A founding member of the 'Ballymurphy Massacre' Campaign and member of Relatives for Justice, Carmel Quinn will ask for American help at … [Read more...] about Carmel Quinn Ballymurphy Massacre Appeal
OCTOBER FFAI 2018 BULLETIN
A chairde: FFAI ISSUES UPDATE A-Bradley admits sent to rule with no clue about north Karen Bradley, picked by Prime Minister Theresa May to administer British rule in the six counties, said she had no understanding of the north when picked for the post. Bradley made her frank admissions to House magazine, a weekly parliamentary magazine giving Westminster MPs puff piece interviews. Bradley confessed she had did not understand basic facts of the north's politics, elections and deep-rooted issues saying it was all "a very different world from the world I come from." She said: "I … [Read more...] about OCTOBER FFAI 2018 BULLETIN
American AOH Meet Ballymurphy Families
Saying they were there "to pledge American support for Ballymurphy in its battle for truth and justice," National AOH Vice-President Danny O'Connell, and National Secretary Jere Cole met Ballymurphy Massacre families on Sunday. The AOH leaders were escorted by victims' family members to the murder scenes and given a moving account of each killing .The fact-finding visit was also attended by Relatives for Justice. John Teggart, son of Ballymurphy Massacre victim Danny Teggart, described the fact-finding visit in detail: "The families outlined how their loved ones were murdered in their own … [Read more...] about American AOH Meet Ballymurphy Families
American AOH to Meet Ballymurphy Families
Calling the upcoming Ballymurphy Massacre Inquest "a fundamental test of Britain's ability to give legacy justice", Danny O'Connell, National Vice-President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians,announced that he and National Secretary Jere Cole will be meeting with the Ballymurphy Massacre families in Belfast to pledge the support of the powerful Irish American organization to these families in their battle for truth. AOH National Vice-President Danny O'Connell said: "The AOH as a leading voice of the Irish in America, recognizes the upcoming Ballymurphy Massacre Inquest will … [Read more...] about American AOH to Meet Ballymurphy Families
“Gaelic Mass Day” Proclamed by Westchester County
It was officially "Gaelic Mass Day" on Saturday, September 8th,as Hibernians led by New York State President Vic Vogel, and joined by local Irish community groups and parishioners, gathered for an Irish language Mass at St. Barnabas Parish. The day began with County Legislator David Tubiolo, announcing Westchester's proclamation and presenting copies to New York State AOH, host Bronx AOH Division 5 and St. Barnabas Parish. The Gaelic Mass which was said by St. Barnabas Pastor Fr. Brendan Fitzgerald, and brought together fluent Irish speakers with many who never before heard the Mass said in … [Read more...] about “Gaelic Mass Day” Proclamed by Westchester County
SEPTEMBER FFAI 2018 BULLETIN
A chairde: This month's issues updates has crucial issues like Ballymurphy Inquest, Loughinisland Journalists being arrested , DUP attitudes to Stormont. Our National VP and Secretary will be meeting with the Ballymurphy Families this month to show American support and get a briefing. We are expanding Carmel Quinn's tour to include Philadelphia, New Jersey and other cities. to give AOH members the latest info. There will be an informal meeting to get suggestions on the FFAI Christmas Appeal on Sunday September 9th at 2pm. You can send ideas via email. FFAI ISSUES UPDATE A- … [Read more...] about SEPTEMBER FFAI 2018 BULLETIN
AUGUST 2018 BULLETIN
A chairde: Last May I arranged to meet with Mark Thompson, of Relatives for Justice, a Christmas Appeal recipient. A dozen victims' families arrived. They wanted the AOH to know how much they appreciate our AOH donations, but also how much they need American moral, political and public pressure on the British, to win justice. They are counting on the AOH, as the voice of the Irish in America, to rally that American pressure. Following our National Convention, I have been directed by our National President, to work with brothers across the country, in putting the British under … [Read more...] about AUGUST 2018 BULLETIN