Brad Dunnells, of the Donegal X-Press, has written a special song to benefit the Rosemary Nelson Campaign in Northern Ireland. All proceeds from the sale of this single will be donated to this organization.
Who was Rosemary Nelson?
from the Rosemary Nelson Campaign for Truth & Justice
Rosemary Nelson was a renowned rights lawyer in the north of Ireland. She was murdered on Monday, March 15 1999, when a loyalist booby-trap bomb attached to her car exploded, severing both her legs and causing extensive abdominal injuries. Rosemary died hours later in the hospital. She left behind her husband Paul, two sons, and one daughter, ages 8 to 13. Rosemary was just 40 years old.
Rosemary's murder came the same day as her article in the Irish News decrying the ongoing illegal Orange Order siege in Portadown, and weeks after she called for a deeper look at RUC/British collusion in the murder of Pat Finucane -- another lawyer whose murder has chillingly similar characteristics to Rosemary's. Although the loyalist Red Hand Defenders have claimed responsibility for her murder, possible collusion between the RUC and loyalist terrorists is strongly suggested -- and it is the RUC themselves who are investigating her murder.
This Campaign was launched to publicize the campaign's demands for a truly independent inquiry into Rosemary's murder.
The Rosemary Nelson Campaign for Truth and Justice
PO Box 1251, Belfast BT12 6DN, Ireland
Phone +44 1232 220100 Fax + 44 1232 220101