George McBrearty

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45th anniversary commemoration in memory of George McBrearty

Author and former republican prisoner Richard O'Rawe delivered the oration at the 44th anniversary commemoration for IRA Volunteer George McBrearty held at the the Crann na Poblachta (Tree of the Republic) monument at Rinmore Drive in Creggan on Sunday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Tribute to ‘great Derry rebels’ George McBrearty, ‘Pop’ Maguire & Patsy O’Hara

A plaque in memory of Bridie McBrearty, mother of IRA Volunteer George McBrearty, was unveiled by her daughters Catherine and Loretta at the 44th anniversary commemoration for George McBrearty held at the the Crann na Poblachta (Tree of the Republic) monument at Rinmore Drive in Creggan on Sunday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

IN PICTURES: Derry commemoration in memory of George McBrearty

Danny McBrearty, brother of George McBrearty, speaking at a previous anniversary commemoration of his brother and Charles ‘Pop’ Maguire’s deaths. DER2122GS - 006

Brother of George McBrearty encourages republicans to attend commemoration

L-R Bogside Artists Kevin Hasson and Tom Kelly receiving a grant from Martin Galvin on behalf of the AOH in the US.

US Ancient Order of Hibernians donate to Bogside Artists

Bridie McBrearty at the launch of a new garden of tribute in memory of the 1981 hunger strikers and local republicans, including her son George who was shot dead in 1981.

Garden of tribute to hunger strikers and local republicans launched

The new commemorative garden at the corner of Rinmore Gardens and Lislane Drive.

Garden of tribute to hunger strikers and local republicans to be launched

Independent Republican Richard O’Rawe speaking at the commemoration for the 1981 hunger strikers and the anniversary of Volunteers George McBrearty and Charles ‘Pop’ Maguire, held at Rathkeele Way on Sunday afternoon last. DER2122GS - 009

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Bridie McBrearty, on the left, mother of Volunteer George McBrearty, and Anne Bell plant Crann na Poblachta to commemorate the 1981 hunger strikers and the anniversary of George McBrearty and Charles ‘Pop’ Maguire, at Rathkeele Way on Sunday afternoon last. Photos: George Sweeney. DER2122GS - 001

IN PICTURES: Crann na Poblachta planted in memory of George McBrearty and Charle...

Mrs Bridie McBrearty pictured with Bogside Artist Kevin Hasson at the George McBrearty mural in Rathkeele Way at a previous commemoration. DER2217GS002

‘Crann na Poblachta’ to be planted in Derry in memory of George McBrearty, Charl...

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Family mark 39th anniversary of George McBrearty in Creggan

Bridie McBrearty, with pictures of her late sons George and Pat.

Family to lay wreath in memory of George McBrearty on 39th anniversary

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We won't let Britain rewrite past and slander our patriots: McBrearty family
The family of the late IRA Volunteer, George McBrearty, have invited the people of Derry to come along to his 37th anniversary commemoration at '˜George's Mural' in Rathlin Drive at 1 p.m. this Sunday.
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Mrs Bridie McBrearty pictured with Bogside Artist Kevin Hasson at the recent unveiling of a mural in Rathkeele Way in memory of her son and IRA Volunteer George who was shot dead by members of the SAS while on active service in 1981. DER2217GS002

Video: McBreartys thank family friend and mural artist Kevin Hasson and watch as...

Mrs Bridie McBrearty pictured with Monaghan republican John Crawley and former NORAID director Martin Galvin at the recent unveiling of a mural in Rathkeele Way in memory of her son and IRA Volunteer George who was shot dead by members of the SAS while on active service in 1981. DER2217GS003

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Prominent Monaghan republican John Crawley was the main speaker at the recent unveiling of a mural in Rathkeele Way in memory IRA Volunteer George McBrearty. DER2217GS007

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New mural in honour of IRA Volunteer George McBrearty to be unveiled

Former head of NORAID Martin Galvin addressing a crowd at the republican monument in Creggan on Saturday at a commemoration for Vol George McBrearty who was killed by the SAS 35 years ago during the hunger strike on May 28, 1981. On his left is Hugh Brady who chaired the event.

SAS killing: Martin Galvin praises '˜true patriot' McBrearty

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35th anniversary of George McBrearty

Members of the Maguire and McBrearty families along with Pius McNaught Chairperson of the Derry Graves Association and Sinn FÃ©in Councillor Colly Kelly at the launch of the prize draw.

Derry Republican Graves Association launch prize draw

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