Philomena McLaughlin, sister of Volunteer Ethel Lynch, and Brid Kelly unveil the 100th Anniversary plaque.
Philomena McLaughlin, sister of Volunteer Ethel Lynch, and Brid Kelly unveil the 100th Anniversary plaque.

Remembering tragic Derry Cumann na mBan volunteer Margaret (Maggie) McAnaney

A plaque was recently unveiled at Ardfoyle, close to the former home of Margaret (Maggie) McAnaney (18), a member of Cumann na mBan, who died at Burnfoot in Co. Donegal on May 31, 1922, following the accidental discharge of a weapon. Here are some photographs of the event.

By Kevin Mullan
Tuesday, 7th June 2022, 12:28 pm

1.

The new plaque at Ardfoyle.

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2.

Niamh Watson reads the history of Margaret McAnaney.

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3.

Clodagh Harkin reads the poem ‘The Soldiers of Cumann na mBan.’

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4.

Dannika Breslin started the proceedings with the ballad 'Grace'.

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