The lecture was delivered in Irish with simultaneous translation into English.
Among those in attendance was veteran activist Mary Nelis, the mother of Mr. Mac Niallais who passed away suddenly aged 64 in 2022.
Prior to his untimely passing Mr. Mac Niallias had been a respected and committed republican activist in the Bogside for almost 50 years.
5. Mary Nelis with Patricia Logue and Gearóid Ó hEára at the Donncha Mac Niallais Memorial Lecture.
Mary Nelis with Patricia Logue and Gearóid Ó hEára at the Donncha Mac Niallais Memorial Lecture. Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. Mary Nic Ailin, chairing Tuesday's Donncha Mac Niallais Lecture at Culturlann Uí Chanáin.
Mary Nic Ailin, chairing Tuesday's Donncha Mac Niallais Lecture at Culturlann Uí Chanáin. Photo: Jim McCafferty
8. Mary Nelis receiving a bouquet of flowers at her son's memorial lecture.
Mary Nelis receiving a bouquet of flowers at her son's memorial lecture. Photo: Jim McCafferty
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