Image mocking death of Martin McGuinness is removed from Moygashel

by Gillian McDade

An image glorifying the death of Martin McGuinness has been removed from Moygashel.

The picture appeared on a gable wall shortly after the death of the former Deputy First Minister last week.

There was widespread condemnation over the weekend after the image appeared.

Speaking to Q Radio this morning, Sinn Fein Assembly Member for Fermanagh South Tyrone says the incident was reported as a hate crime.

She said the picture is in stark contrast to the dignity and respect shown for the former Mid-Ulster MP and Assemblyman.

And Mrs Gildernew said she condemned this ‘vile’ behaviour.’

The Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA said no one did more for the peace process than Martin McGuinness.

“His outreach to everyone regardless of race, gender, class, religion or sexuality was an example to us all and he continually worked to build a better society based on respect, tolerance and equality,” she said.

“There is a family mourning the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and indeed many mourning the loss of a friend.

“I condemn this vile behaviour in the strongest way possible. Actions like this cause concerns and problems for society," she added.

You can listen to what Michelle Gildernew had to say here - 

Moygashel picture stark contrast to respect shown yesterday .@gildernewm https://t.co/vUDHQ7emun pic.twitter.com/GSFgByy3Fx

— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) March 24, 2017