BY CONNOR DALY

It is understood that various other Cumann throughout Ireland have taken the same decision with the intention of pushing Ógra’s National Youth Committee to accept this as the organisation’s official position. QUB Fianna Fáil said it would be “unfair” of the branch to suggest a replacement for Mr Cowen until a leadership contest has been called.

Speaking after the meeting, QUB Fianna Fáil chair, Cathal Skelton said: “When Mr Cowen took over the leadership of the party, it was with great expectations. Since his appointment however, he has failed to live up to these expectations, even taking into account the difficult situations he found himself in due to national and international factors. However, decisions taken over the past 18 months have created quite disquiet within the party. Events of the past 2/3 weeks, coupled with the disregard for the opinions of grassroots members by Mr Cowen, have led to us making public our internal party grievances.”

Following the call from leader of the Green Party, John Gormley for a general election in January, Skelton said, “The Green Party has reflected the opinion of the general Irish public and unbeknownst to themselves, what we believe is the opinion of the majority of ordinary Fianna Fáil members. We at QUB believe that a general election should be called once the budgetary process has been completed.”

Come join Queen’s Ógra Fianna Fáil, Cumann William Drennan in their annual commeration of William Drennan and the acheivements of the United Irishmen.

The agenda for the day is as following:

10:00 – Meet outside Belfast City Hall and we will then travel together for a commeration at William Drennan’s grave.

12:00 – Visit to the Ulster Museum

14:00 – Luncheon Debate on the motion “William Drennan is the true father of republicanism” (Don’t worry to make things interesting we are debating against the motion!!)

17:00 – Historical Pub Tour of Belfast, in which we will have a few drinks in the old haunts of the United Irishmen. Guide subsidised by William Drennan Cumman, a discretionary contribution from all participants would be welcome, all proceeds will go to the Haiti fund.

19:00 – Paint the town green!!

All are welcome and we have invited TDs and Senators to attend also, Minister Dara Calleary and Senator Cecilia Keaveney have confirmed their attendance thus far. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us regarding the day and we will gladly assist you as best we can.

Look forward to seeing you all there!!!

Please RSVP to us via e-mail also at: qubfiannafail@gmail.com

Other Contact Details:

Chairperson / Cathaoirligh: Mark Mulholland
Ríomhphoist: markmulholland62@btinternet.com Fón póca: 07742593080

Secretary / Rúnaí: Maebh Enright
Ríomhphoist: maebhenright@hotmail.com Fón póca: 07752009652

Vice-chair / Leas Cathaoirligh: Cathal Skelton
Ríomhphoist: cjmaher@aol.com Fón póca: 07519727178

Treasurer / Cisteoir: Dermot Devine
Ríomhphoist: dermydevine@yahoo.com Fón póca: 07916865342

PRO / Oifigeach caidreamh phoiblí: Peter Mc Govern
Ríomhphoist: petemcgovern1@gmail.com Fón póca: 07845648833