Gerry McGeough: Summer Briefing

By AM Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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Tonight The Pensive Quill carries an update on the Gerry McGeough situation by Guest writer Helen McClafferty

8/5/11
Cardinal Brady's Secretary meets with Gerry McGeough in Maghaberry Prison
Gerry called yesterday to advise that Cardinal Brady's secretary paid him a visit the other day and Gerry requested that the Cardinal intervene directly to resolve the Brendan Lillis matter and the protests in the prison. He also discussed his own case with the Cardinal's secretary.

8/6/11
Monica McWilliams and Virginia McVea of the Human Rights Commission visited with Gerry about his case and the shocking conditions of the political wing in Maghaberry prison.

Gerry called again yesterday to advise that after his meeting with Cardinal Brady’s secretary last week, the prisoners, who engaged in the dirty protest, were released for 2 hours of exercise last night after being locked up 24/7 for weeks.   Also, Monica McWilliams and Virginia McVea of the Human Rights Commission visited with Gerry yesterday to discuss the horrific conditions in the prison and Gerry’s case.  Both women were obliged to wear protective clothing for health reasons and were shocked when they saw the conditions on the political wing at Maghaberry.  

Gerry also wants to send his personal thanks to Sinn Fein Cumann, especially in the Dublin area, who have been forwarding motions on his behalf for the Ard Fheis.

He would also like to personally thank the many AOH Divisions in the USA who have been very generous in their support of his wife and four children and to personally thank Mr. Seamus Boyle, National President of the AOH, for his courage to speak out on behalf of those in northern Ireland who do not have a voice at this time and who continue to suffer injustice.   Gerry is trying to remain in good spirits and continuously mentions how much he appreciates everyone's support and especially their efforts on his behalf.  Gerry's attorney will let us know as soon as a date has been set for Gerry's upcoming Judicial Review in September.  

In the interim, the Free Gerry McGeough Committee is asking you to please write letters to your local Irish newspapers continuing to highlight Gerry's case along with that of Brendan Lillis and the conditions at Maghaberry prison and to contact Owen Paterson, Northern Ireland Secretary of State to release Gerry immediately.   For details on contact information, updates and details on Gerry's case, please go to www.freegerry.com web site.

Thank you all for your continued support.