Republicans held a protest at the bridge of peace in Drogheda to call for the immediate release of Republicans Colin Duffy and Brian Shivers on Wednesday 9th September. The protest, which was organised by Duleek Independent Republicans, called for an end to internment by remand and an end to
28 day detention. Unfortunately, due to a family event which coincided with the time of the protest Colin's family and close friends were unable to attend. However, in a response issued to one of the organisers of the protest, Colin's family said:
"We really appreciate your efforts in highlighting Colin's case as well as that of Brian Shivers. We will therefore give a commitment to support any future events and ask if it may be possible to discuss the family's campaign with yourselves over the coming weeks.
We have made Colin and Brian aware of the protest you held and they send their thanks.
Colin's family's position from the outset has been that the plight of all Republican Prisoners needs to be highlighted ie. the issues of 28 day detention, internment by remand and prison conditions etc. Your protest last night reflected this position and we commend you for it."
This initiative shown by Duleek Independent Republicans is to be welcomed wholeheartedly. As a result of the contact established after the protest between Duleek Independent Republicans and Colin's family, plans for another protest are already underway. Colin's family call on all Republicans to attend any future events.