White Line Picket In Lurgan
The Friends Of Colin Duffy held a white line picket in today in Lurgan. Around 100 supporters of the campaign lined the towns Edward St. at 1.30pm. Hundreds of leaflets were handed out to motorists and passers-by.
Among the many who attended were ex prisoners and former blanket men. Commenting on the active support shown to the family, Colin's daughter Caitríona said:
"I didn't realise that my dad knew so many people from other areas and that he had kept in touch with alot of ex prisoners. Every one of them who spoke to my family and I offered their full support to us."
After about an hour, those gathered dispersed and reassembled about 50 yards away outside the local RUC barracks. Those assembled then held a further protest.
Speaking to the local media outside the barracks Colin's mother Cera said:
"I would like to take this opportunity to call on all those who believe in justice to support the campaign to secure Colin's release. I am really heartened by the active support shown here today and would ask that others should show real leadership and support the family's campaign also."