Sinn Féin's McGurk addresses Easter commemoration in Dungiven

Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk was the main speaker at the Easter Commemoration in Dungiven earlier today (Sunday).

Addressing a large crowd, Cllr McGurk said: “It is a great privilege to address you here today as we honour our Patriot Dead and rededicate ourselves to the 1916 Proclamation. One hundred and ten years ago, ordinary men and women did something extraordinary to break the connection with Britain and establish a 32-county Irish republic.”

“The vision set out in the Proclamation; of freedom, equality and economic justice, continues to inspire generations. Today, that vision remains our mission: to reunify our country and build the republic envisioned in 1916.”

“Ireland is changing. The old certainties of partition are gone, and a growing number of people now recognise that the future lies in unity. This is the decade in which the question of Irish unity can be resolved.”

“Unity will not happen by accident, it must be won. That means preparation, leadership and determination. Sinn Féin is leading that work, but others must step up. The Irish government must begin proper planning for constitutional change.”

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“Across Ireland, people are struggling with the cost of living, housing and pressure on public services. Sinn Féin offers a different path, one that puts workers, families and communities first.”

“At Easter, we honour those who went before us. We carry forward their mission as a living struggle. Our goal remains a united Ireland that cherishes all its people equally, and that future is within reach.”