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The Morrison family circle with Charlie Morrison (centre) who was the driving force in ensuring his uncle Hugh was remembered.The Morrison family circle with Charlie Morrison (centre) who was the driving force in ensuring his uncle Hugh was remembered.
The Morrison family circle with Charlie Morrison (centre) who was the driving force in ensuring his uncle Hugh was remembered.

Remembering IRA Volunteer Hugh Morrison

The 100th anniversary of IRA Volunteer Hugh Morrison took place in Derry recently.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 30th Jun 2022, 16:33 GMT

The 22-year-old republican, of Creggan Road, Derry, was seriously wounded at Skeoge on Thursday, June 15, 1922, when a bomb he was handling exploded.

He died on Saturday, June 17, 1922. Members of his family recently remembered him in the City Cemetery in Derry. Here are some pictures of the commemoration.

The event was chaired by Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson

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The event was chaired by Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson

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The main speaker was Mitchel McLaughlin

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The main speaker was Mitchel McLaughlin

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Dannika Breslin singing an Irish ballad

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Dannika Breslin singing an Irish ballad

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Archie Fleming laying flowers on behalf of the Derry Graves Association

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Archie Fleming laying flowers on behalf of the Derry Graves Association

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