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Buncrana pays respects to Nelson
Mandela
19.12.13
BOOKS of condolence in
memory of the late Nelson Mandela will be available
to sign in Buncrana for the next three weeks.
The Mayor, Cllr Peter McLaughlin, said it was "a
great honour" for him as first citizen of the
seaside town to pay his respects to "one of the
greatest statesmen of the last century".
“Mr Mandela was a great leader and international
statesman who brought together the people of his
country, the African continent and the leaders of
the world.
"He was an inspiration to many people both in his
native South Africa and across the world," said Cllr
McLaughlin. |
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Mayor of Buncrana, Cllr Peter
McLaughlin, signs a book of condolence for the late
Nelson Mandela. |
"As Lincoln and Kennedy
are remembered by the generations in which they
lived and have their place in history, so Mandela
will be remembered by the present generation and in
the history books of the future.
"It is only fitting that the people of Buncrana
should have the opportunity to pay their own
respects to this most remarkable man," added the
Fine Gael councillor.
The books of condolence will be available at the
Civic Offices, St Oran's Road, from December 16 -
January 10, 2014 between 9am and 5pm. One will also
be available during office hours at Buncrana Credit
Union. |
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