Omagh Council Chair hopes for fully inclusive “ Day of Reflection”

Cllr Seán Begley, the Sinn Fein Chair of Omagh District Council, hopes that every section of the community will be represented at Sunday’s “Day of Reflection” event at the Grange Park Council grounds at 2pm at which all those who have died as a result of war and conflict from the locality will be remembered.

Speaking about the event Cllr Begley said,
“There has been an extremely positive response to the invites that have been extended to local community and civic sector groups from throughout the District to attend Sunday’s “Day of Reflection.

This positive response is, I believe, a growing acknowledgement from within the community that all inclusive events like this have an important part to play in the healing and reconciliation process.

“I believe that the message that goes out from unique events such as this is that it acknowledges that the suffering and pain of all those who have been bereaved as a result of conflict is the same and that we must all work collectively to ensure that we will never again allow political difference to plunge our communities into conflict and despair.

“The ceremony will include the laying of a floral tribute along and music and reflective readings and I hope for widespread community participation, including people from the various ethnic communities who are such an integral part of the fabric of our community in Omagh District.