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Cuntais 6 na P8ipeir ar an T6rramh 1 From 'The Sentinel' The Memory of O'Donnell This was the month's mind of the murderer which was celebrated on Saturday 19th January 1884. The following account of the proceedings appeared in Revd. Mr. McFadden's organ the Derry Journal on Wed. 22nd January. The Memory of O'Donnell. Extraordinary Demonstration. On Saturday in Gweedore the people of the surrounding districts assembled in memory of Patrick O'Donnell who was executed for the shooting of Carey the Informer. The multitude assembled at Derrybeg. The people of Gweedore almost to a child and those from the adjacent · parishes of Cloghaneely and Rosses turned out to take part in the demonstration. Cloghaneely men were led by Messrs. Mcsweeney. Carrowcannon House. Falcarragh; A. Harkin. Falcarragh; J. Hegarty, · Killult; D. Sweeney, Killult. Rosses contingent headed by Messrs. P. Ward and J. Ward. Keadue, A. Gallagher, Acres, E. Duffy, Annagry. Also present Bryan Sweeney, Derry. The road from Derrybeg to the chapel was completely blocked by people, vehicles, horses etc. A coffin was prepared for the purpose by Daniel O'Donnell (brother of deceased) draped in black, mounted in rich lace and a breastplate, also a wreath. The cross and breastplate had the following inscription. To the memory of Patrick O'Donnell who was executed in London 17th December 1883. Aged 44 years. 41