Write a commentRepublican memorials to the 1981 hunger strikers on the Newry A1 bypass, at Fords Cross in Silverbridge and in Meigh were vandalised at the weekend with paint thrown over crosses and signage, and items removed in what MLA Megan Fearon has called a 'Coordinated attack'.
“These outrageous attacks are viewed by most as clearly coordinated deliberate attempts to insult and antagonise. All memorials should be treated with dignity and respect and should not be targeted in this way. I have no doubt that the Republican community here will rise to the occasion and restore the monuments to thier original states."
"I would call on people not to be lured into a situation where they feel they must respond to this act, that is not to the benefit of Republicans." the MLA added
Stephen Murney from Saoradh added “Sinister attacks such as this certainly won’t deter Saoradh and our activists from remembering our fallen martyrs. Those behind this attack have absolutely nothing to offer society. Attacking memorials in the middle of the night is a sickening act and one which will be condemned by all. Such attacks are fruitless and certainly won't deter us from our path of revolution."
