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From Helen McClafferty: Since the Ruling went aga...

2012-07-05T15:30:15.616+01:00

From Helen McClafferty:

Since the Ruling went against Gerry McGeough in his Judicial Review Appeal this week there has been a massive increase in sectarian intimidation against him in Maghaberry prison. Other Republican prisoners are also suffering the consequences of sectarian brutality in the run up to July 12th. There is now a major clampdown against Republicans.

A letter posted by Gerry McGeough on Monday with details of a statement to be read out on his behalf at the AOH Convention in the USA at the weekend is being withheld by authorities in Maghaberry Prison. He mentioned during a tapped phone call that he had posted his statement which was then to be forwarded to the AOH. His post has not arrived.

From Helen McClafferty: July 4th and Gerry McGeo...

2012-07-04T08:01:17.128+01:00

From Helen McClafferty:

July 4th and Gerry McGeough

It gives me great pleasure to celebrate the 4th of July tomorrow. At least I have the consolation in knowing that we drove the British out and we never gave up until we were free. Freedom comes at a price and we must never forget that Gerry McGeough was one of the many brave men and women who dedicated their lives to the cause of Irish freedom and achieving the peace that now exists today. It sincerely troubles me to know that justice has escaped Gerry and his family, especially knowing he supports peace. It is up to all of us now to ensure that Gerry’s dedication to the cause of Irish freedom was not in vain. We must not allow the British to continue their campaign of injustice against him and other Irish republicans. If we are going to “move on” then there should be no doubt that Gerry, Marian and Martin Corey need to be immediately included in that process as well.

As Irish Americans, we must also stand firm in our commitment to put a stop to British Government interference in our country's academic freedoms as witnessed in their blatant sealed subpoenas of the Belfast Project Oral History Archives at Boston College.

Helen McClafferty
Chairperson - USA
Free Gerry McGeough Campaign

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Poor D Moore. Dale was shafted when a job he had a...

2012-07-03T23:13:52.850+01:00

Poor D Moore. Dale was shafted when a job he had applied for within PSF was given to a young niece of the McCartneys who wasn't qualified for the job.

In a fit of pique Dale resigned from the Queen's own Shinners, followed by his sister. However it wasn't long before both made their way back into the ranks to gather up whatever crumbs still dropped to the lowest levels.

In fact he decided to commute back and forth to Belfast rather than remain with those in Derry who had 'looked after their own first'.

Dale is known in Derry mainly as a PSF letter writer who's corresponce often smacked of one who craved the attention of those above. I wouldn't be surprised if his recent offering of more of the same.

Gerry it's me...Dale. Dale Moore!!

Sad really.

I know I shouldnt be shocked/surprised however it ...

2012-07-03T22:41:49.140+01:00

I know I shouldnt be shocked/surprised however it is hard to believe that someone could be that crass....can anyone provide a link to the Dale Moore article? Was he a H Block prisoner?

Sounds like a shinner to me itsjustmackers,just ...

2012-07-03T21:30:32.392+01:00

Sounds like a shinner to me itsjustmackers,just normal qsf shit.

There is nothing I could add to Martins Excellent ...

2012-07-03T21:04:41.252+01:00

There is nothing I could add to Martins Excellent straight to the point Letter, Except, I agree with everything he has written.
I am dumfounded that a so called republican as D. Moore could even think of writing such crap, his head must have been between his legs at the time he wrote this, "that campaigners for Republican prisoners are “worse than the British holding people as political prisoners”.

I think he will be sitting saying to himself, WTF, I didn't have to say that!!!!, thinking of the consequences, I for one hope he gets severe backlash from it from all Republicans. He should be ashamed to call himself a Republican, sounds more like a naturalised British Subject to me.