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The
Republican Prisoners in Maghaberry Gaol would like
to thank those present here today, and to all those
who work tirelessly on our behalf both here and internationally.
Throughout the history of the Irish Freedom struggle
there have always been those willing to persist and
endure in their efforts to help Republican prisoners.
Sometimes this has been done at great risks to themselves
and their families - one only has to remember during
the Hunger Strikes of '81, the way the state and its
murder gangs set about trying to destroy the Anti-H-Block/Armagh
Committees.
It is fitting then that today coincides with the anniversary
of the murder of Ronnie Bunting and his comrade Noel
Little in just such circumstances. The fact that you
are all prepared to stand here today is testament
to the failure of that brutal aspect of British policy.
Successive British governments appear to have very
short memories; they constantly forget that despite
murder, abuse, harassment, imprisonment and torture
we refuse to bow down to the flag of a foreign oppressor
nation.
As
Republican prisoners we face considerable hardships
through our incarceration by Crown forces. However,
we wish to assure all of you that behind these gates
we are undaunted and unbroken. The illegal claim by
the British enemy still stands over the ancient and
sovereign country of Ireland, and while it maintains
that claim (either through its armed garrison or political
institutions) there will be those brave Irish men
and women who will forsake all to resist it. Do not
be discouraged in the days ahead, always remember
that you are the inheritors of a great and honourable
nation that lives and breathes not only in the soil
beneath your feet but within the heart of every Irish
man, woman and child. The spirit of a risen people
can never be chained - it permeates the walls of our
prison cells and gives us strength to face the blows
of the enemy.
The
Republican Prisoners in Maghaberry Jail would also
like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family
and friends of Volunteer Joseph O'Connor who was brutally
murdered 2 years ago to the day; Joe was an exceptional
supporter of the prisoners cause and is still sorely
missed by his comrades.
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