Mother of Derry IRA man killed by SAS sadly passes away
Bridie McBrearty's son George was ambushed by British soldiers in May 1981
The mother of a Derry IRA man killed in one the Troubles most notorious incidents has died.
Bridie McBrearty, who was in her 90s, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Mrs McBrearty's son George, alongside Charles 'Pop' Maguire were shot dead by members of the SAS on May 28, 1981. A third man, Eamonn (Peggy) McCourt was arrested after he was shot and seriously wounded, while a fourth escaped uninjured.
They had been 'on patrol' in Creggan when they noticed a car acting suspiciously. After chasing the vehicle, they were ambushed by the SAS at the Southway - Lone Moor Road junction.
A mural dedicated to George McBrearty is located at Rinmore Drive, in the Creggan estate.
Ms McBrearty was the beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mother of Danny, Betty, Tom, Joe, Catherine, Veronica, Donna, Loretta and the late Marie, George, Pat and Baby Ann (Veronica's twin), a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, and a cherished mother-in-law.
Ms McBrearty's remains will be reposing at her home 20 Rathowen Park on Friday, June 21 from 6.00pm to 11.00pm and on Saturday/Sunday from 11.00am to 11.00pm.
Funeral leaving her home on Monday, June 24 at 9.20am to St. Columba’s Church, Longtower for Requiem Mass at 10.00am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.