Donegal Sinn Féin encourage carrying of Easter Lily

The importance of the Easter Lily has been given a renewed focus this 12 months following the Drumboe commemorations.

Elected representatives of Sinn Féin in Donegal gathered lately to advertise the carrying of the Republican badge to recollect the patriot useless.

A white lily is worn throughout Easter as an emblem of remembrance for many who died throughout or had been executed after the 1916 Easter Rising.

“This 12 months, particularly, as we bear in mind the 100^th anniversary of the execution of the Drumboe Martyrs right here in Donegal, there was a renewed deal with the sacrifices of generations of republicans of their combat to attain a United Eire, a real republic for all,” stated Chairperson of the Tírchonaill Commemoration Committee, Maria Doherty.

Ms Doherty stated: “The Easter Lily was initially launched by Cumann na mBan within the early Nineteen Twenties to assist the households of males who had died within the 1916 Rising.

“Since then, it has been worn as a mark of respect and remembrance for many who gave their lives within the battle for Irish freedom.

“It is usually an emblem of unity between the totally different traditions on our island and an emblem of hope, unity and peace for the longer term.”

She added: “I’m calling on individuals, younger and previous, to put on their Easter Lily with satisfaction and honour these courageous women and men who fought and died for our freedom and that of future generations.”

Donegal Sinn Féin encourage carrying of Easter Lily was final modified: March twenty fifth, 2023 by Employees Author