16/02/2026
Remembering the Clonoe Martyrs today on their 34th Anniversary. Óglach Patrick Vincent, Óglach Sean O'Farrell, Óglach Kevin Barry O'Donnell and Óglach Peter Clancy who paid the ultimate sacrifice for Irish Freedom and died as soldiers of the Irish Republic.
34 years ago on 16th February 1992 an operation had taken place to attack the crown forces at the barracks in Coalisland.
When the Active Service Unit had finished its operation and had reached the disbanding spot, a mercenary hit squad from the SAS was waiting. They ambushed and executed these young men who were unarmed and fired over 500 rounds with no return fire.
In February 2025 an inquest had found that the use of lethal force was unjustified, proving again the shoot to kill policy was in force in East Tyrone.
We will remember them now and always.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamnacha.