tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post1170002567992970814..comments2024-03-28T13:35:30.500+00:00Comments on TPQ: Martina DonnellyAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559413440743290550noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-80855441330520472622017-03-23T21:53:55.422+00:002017-03-23T21:53:55.422+00:00The words of pastor niemoller comes to mind. Brut...The words of pastor niemoller comes to mind. Brutal and sadistic to say the least.Niallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013400649117430986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-31444894608553375502017-03-21T20:33:10.188+00:002017-03-21T20:33:10.188+00:00A perfect example of how the Brits have divided an...A perfect example of how the Brits have divided and ruled us. Wonderful insights into the Donnelly clan that I as a member of the diaspora know less of.<br />One thing for sure I's I'll not me mourning the death of Martin McGuinness.<br />For whatever good he did in the early days for our struggle, climbing into bed with the British crown was simply a continuation of the disaster that Kevin Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544649247126017710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-76863578151384649902015-02-13T02:32:41.082+00:002015-02-13T02:32:41.082+00:00Dealing with the Past: Where are the Women?
https...Dealing with the Past: Where are the Women?<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHufhYeMjmkmcclafferty32https://www.blogger.com/profile/03237425224540320106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-56358175362071360352013-12-31T20:35:21.357+00:002013-12-31T20:35:21.357+00:00I had the pleasure of meeting this family once and...I had the pleasure of meeting this family once and welcomed their hospitality, and I have kept in touch with Deaglán, who's gone on to a fine career in academia. Thanks for reminding us of her role and that of her family in standing up against injustice for many decades now. John L. Murphy / "Fionnchú"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16616876266772470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-74341874569234663312013-12-31T18:34:32.783+00:002013-12-31T18:34:32.783+00:00Martina was undoubtedly a great woman and this tri...Martina was undoubtedly a great woman and this tribute reminds us what befell those who had the courage to speak out and stand up to agents of the state.<br /><br />The Donnellys were attacked by thugs for their Republican ideals but what is more galling is the fact that one of his attackers was exposed as a paedophile and abuser who preyed on numerous young girls and women, including women Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754168725444955859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-24776577079763117702013-12-31T11:49:06.437+00:002013-12-31T11:49:06.437+00:00A very lovely tribute to a truly good woman and a ...A very lovely tribute to a truly good woman and a mother of a truly great family,no grey areas here a cara ,people who see and say it as it is,I never met this wonderful woman but when people like yourself and Pauline speak of her in such esteem then surely there can be no doubt that not only the Donnelly clan but Ireland has lost a true daughter,<br />Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam,martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814904389826171437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-64843911350499309192013-12-31T10:03:57.423+00:002013-12-31T10:03:57.423+00:00To Deaglan and the Donnelly family very sorry to h...To Deaglan and the Donnelly family very sorry to hear of the loss of Martina. may she rest in peace. Look after yourselves.<br /><br />Dave Mc Sweeneydavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619675783096644312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-20627305564566224642013-12-30T22:26:59.350+00:002013-12-30T22:26:59.350+00:00Oh, Anthony, this brings tears to my eyes. Mickey...Oh, Anthony, this brings tears to my eyes. Mickey was the first of the Hooded Men I had the pleasure to meet, and it was my great fortune that wehn I visited their home, Martina felt well enough to spend time with us. She was an amazng woman, and while this is a truly inspiational story about her, it was not a singular event. Martina was as much a soldier as Mickey (he might even say she was Dr. L. A. Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01318202831509283568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807238897188927967.post-90549232698277861162013-12-30T21:35:58.763+00:002013-12-30T21:35:58.763+00:00A very fitting tribute to a very brave and courage...A very fitting tribute to a very brave and courageous woman. Those who attacked her and her family, those who ordered it and those whose silence justified it wouldn't have been fit to lace her shoes. Our family are proud to have known her and to have called her friend. Rest in Peace Martina.xxPauline Mellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498649662427729432noreply@blogger.com