"Your letters and photos have sparked riots in the maximum security wing of my heart"
A BANNER supporting the release of Pat ‘The Chief’ O’Donnell was carried in a St Patrick’s Day parade in America last week, writes Marian Harrison.
The Shell to Sea campaign was brought to the streets of Queens on March 7 as locals with Irish roots celebrated the holiday.
A Shell to Sea spokesperson said the response to the banner was heartwarming.
“A surprising number of people had already heard about the unlawful jailing of The Chief O’Donnell and said that they would stay in touch and help with the campaign in America.
Meanwhile, Frances Black was among the musicians to take part in a session outside Castlerea Prison in support of Mr O’Donnell at the weekend.
Shell to Sea spokesperson Terence Conway said there was a “good show of support” outside the prison on Saturday afternoon with locals stopping by and bringing sandwiches for the protesters.
Mr O’Donnell was jailed on February 11 for obstructing Gardai.