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Date Posted: Sun, Apr 08 2007, 22:17:53 PDT
Author: Irish Freedom Committee NewsList
Subject: Easter Message from Maghaberry and the IFC

IFC NewsList
http://www.irishfreedomcommittee.net/
Sunday April 09, 2007 � EASTER SUNDAY

POWS EASTER STATEMENT � IFC news & events

1.EASTER STATEMENT � MAGHABERRY POWs
2. IFC EASTER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE
3. CHICAGO EASTER COMMEMORATION

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1. EASTER STATEMENT � MAGHABERRY POWs

EASTER 2007, Maghaberry Gaol, Occupied Ireland

We, the POW'S in Maghaberry Prison would like to take this opportunity
to
extend Easter greetings to all of our supporters both here in Ireland
and
especially to those in America who have never given up the fight and
who
have never forgotten those of us who struggle onward with a cause we
still
so fervently believe in. We also would like to extend Easter greeting
and
best wishes to all of our comrades no matter where they are especially
Noel Maguire, the sole surviving POW in England. We are forever mindful
of
those bought and paid for by the British state who continue to attack
our
principals and convictions but, who to date, remain unable to break the
political chain we continue to form around us which remains
impenetrable
by our enemies.

We the POW�S in Maghaberry remember with pride all those who have
died
with principal and conviction in their heart and for the belief that
one
day a United Ireland would be their realized dream. These true soldiers
have made the ultimate sacrifice for which we all remain proud of. We
will
continue to fight on to realize their dream as well as ours that one
day
we will rid our country of a foreign enemy and have a United, 32-County
Ireland for all of its people.

We commend our volunteers for remaining true to the cause and for not
surrendering their principals, beliefs and integrity despite the
pressure
put on them by enemies of the state. We, as the true movement of
Republicanism, must move forward with principle, character, dignity and
the belief that one day all of the sacrifice will have been worth it
and
will lead to nothing less then a truly free and democratic United,
32-County Ireland. We continue to remain eternally thankful for the
International support that has been given to us here at Maghaberry
Prison
and realize the sacrifice that so many on the outside are making to
help
us realize our true vision of a United and Democratic Ireland.

As we enter the 91st Anniversary of the Easter Rising, we remain even
more
driven to never break against the background of pay offs, recruitment
of
informers, bribes and pressure from constant sellouts from without our
own
territories as we remain focused on the greater cause, that being a
United
Ireland.

We once again thank those of you on the outside who remain steadfast
against the formation of any policing authority. We again state our
abominable rejection of any Police force as acceptable in Ireland. No
British policing in Ireland can be nor should be accepted by true
republicans. Ireland remains illegally occupied by Britain therefore
the
acceptance of any Police state that serves no other purpose other then
to
further divide the people of Ireland is not one which we can accept.

We must always remember that our history has also taught us that there
will always be those willing to resist imperialism and occupation of
our
country by foreign forces by whatever means are at their disposal,
including the use of arms.

We will never give up the fight and once again wish to extend our
thanks
to all of our supporters around the world. Their support means a great
deal to every POW especially those still incarcerated in English jails
away from the comrades. Without your support the struggle could not
continue.

In Solidarity with all Revolutions around the world.
An Poblacht Abu

JOHN CONOLLY
ROE 4 WING, MAGHABERRY PRISON

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2. IFC EASTER MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE

The Irish Freedom Committee has commenced our annual Easter Membership
Renewal Drive. This year we have new Membership cards and added
benefits
to joining. If you are not currently on our mailing list and would
like
to receive information on how to join, please send us an email with
your
contact details to: Membership@irishfreedomcommittee.net
If you are on our mailing list, look out for the Renewal Drive packet
this
week! Also look for news about our upcoming National Grand Raffle.

- Membership Dept., Irish Freedom Committee
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3. CHICAGO EASTER COMMEMORATION

Hosted by Charlie Kerins Cumann, Chicago - Irish Freedom Committee
(Frank
O�Neill Chairman)

EASTER COMMEMORATION
Sunday April 22, 2007
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Murphy's Pub
7414 West Madison
Forest Park, IL

Irish Republican commemoration of the 91st Anniversary of the
Easter Uprising April 24, 1916

MUSICAL GUESTS:
Renowned Chicago Irish Republican balladeer STEVE FITZGERALD and
friends

* EASTER STATEMENTS from Irish Republican Political Prisoners and the
Republican movement in Ireland

* GREETING CARD SIGNING for Irish Republican POWs

* RAFFLE to directly benefit families of Irish Republican political
prisoners:

- 1st Prize -- Stunning Hand-Painted Easter Uprising
handkerchief
made by Irish Republican POW at Maghaberry Prison

- 2nd Prize -- Handmade leather wallet made by Irish Republican
POW at Portlaoise Prison

- 3rd Prize -- Handmade leather belt made by Irish Republican
POW
at Portlaoise Prison

RAFFLE TICKETS $5 each, 5 for $20

Directions:

CTA Blue Line to Harlem, walk 3 blocks north to Madison, 4 blocks west
to
7414
(Schedule and route map on IFC website, EVENTS)

290 West to Harlem, Right 3 blocks North to Madison, Left 4 blocks West
to
7414
(MapQuest link on IFC website, EVENTS)

For more Information:
Email Saoirse-at-irishfreedomcommittee.net (subst -at- for @) or
Phone 312-560-9311

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The Irish Freedom Committee� is a Nation-wide, Registered
Not-for-Profit,
wholly U.S.- based organization with no Foreign Principal. We are
dedicated to education on the true root causes of the 850-years war
against British occupation, and to the humanitarian and charitable
support of the dependents of anti-Treaty Irish Republican Political
Prisoners.
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Join the Irish Freedom Committee�
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**NOTICE The Irish Freedom Committee� does not support any banned or
proscribed organization. All proceeds from our charitable events and
donations go DIRECT to families and dependents of Irish Republican
POWs.

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