Group pictured at the unveiling of the memorial cross on Free Derry green, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of burning of the cages in Long Kesh on the 15th October 1974. From left, are, Patrick (Stumpy) McCourt, Tommy Cosgrove, John Hunter, Frankie (Doc) Doherty, Éamonn Mac Con Midh, Tony O'Hara, Peter McGowan and Seamus Meenan. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

placeholder image — Group pictured at the unveiling of the memorial cross on Free Derry green, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of burning of the cages in Long Kesh on the 15th October 1974. From left, are, Patrick (Stumpy) McCourt, Tommy Cosgrove, John Hunter, Frankie (Doc) Doherty, Éamonn Mac Con Midh, Tony O'Hara, Peter McGowan and Seamus Meenan. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Celtic cross remembering legacy of Long Kesh unveiled in Derry

Published 3rd Feb 2025, 18:00 BST

The cross, which is one of four to be erected across the north, was officially unveiled at Free Derry Corner

Paddy Gillen, CR Gas Long Kesh with BM Tony O'Hara.

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Paddy Gillen, CR Gas Long Kesh with BM Tony O'Hara.

Pat Moyne and Eddie Harkin unveiling the memorial cross.

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Pat Moyne and Eddie Harkin unveiling the memorial cross.

BM Frankie (Doc) Doherty laying a H Block wreath at the memorial cross.

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BM Frankie (Doc) Doherty laying a H Block wreath at the memorial cross.

Michael Donnelly laying a wreath on behalf of CR Gas Long Kesh at the foot of the memorial cross. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

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Michael Donnelly laying a wreath on behalf of CR Gas Long Kesh at the foot of the memorial cross. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)