Write a commentéirígí yesterday launched their "Reclaim the Republic" campaign in Newry with an information stall in Hill Street.
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Speaking from the launch éirígí's Newry representative Stephen Murney said "We are here today ,not only to launch this campaign, but also to engage with the people of Newry. We are absolutely delighted with the response we received.
"Our stall attracted quite a bit of attention from the people of Newry whilst scores of poster-sized colour proclamations were distributed to shoppers and members of the public alike, along with copies of our latest local news sheet "Poblacht na nOibrithe/The Workers Republic".
Echoing Stephens words Newry éirígí activist Anthony Coyle added "The next stage of our "Reclaim the Republic" campaign will entail éirígí activists distributing 1916 proclamations to hundreds of homes in the various housing estates and streets throughout Newry.
"It's fitting that éirígí have launched this campaign in the area given the fact that Newry has a direct link with the Easter rising, with local republican Patrick Rankin cycling from Newry to Dublin to take part in the battle".
Concluding Murney said "We are looking forward to further engaging with local working class communities throughout the course of this initiative".
