VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION'S SYMPATHY
VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION'S SYMPATHY
Sir,
I write to convey the deepest regrets of the Northern Ireland Volleyball Association formally to the people of Omagh and district for the terrible crime that has been perpetrated on them.
On Monday of last week, 1 visited the town professionally and spent time with RUC and other emergency staff.
1 was horrified by the devastation and deeply impressed by the great compassion in your good town.
Omagh has given a great deal to a small sport like ours including several international players most notably Geoff Hill. On Wednesday of this week 1 was refereeing in Denmark their men's international match versus Slovenia and a moment's silence was held because of my official presence as a mark of respect to the dead and injured of Saturday's crime.
It would have been best for Omagh had its name become known around the world for its volleyball. Sadly on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, evil descended on the innocence of Omagh.
All our hopes and prayers are with your readers and the people of Omagh town. - Yours,
PADDY MURPHY President,
NI Volleyball Association
Sir,
I write to convey the deepest regrets of the Northern Ireland Volleyball Association formally to the people of Omagh and district for the terrible crime that has been perpetrated on them.
On Monday of last week, 1 visited the town professionally and spent time with RUC and other emergency staff.
1 was horrified by the devastation and deeply impressed by the great compassion in your good town.
Omagh has given a great deal to a small sport like ours including several international players most notably Geoff Hill. On Wednesday of this week 1 was refereeing in Denmark their men's international match versus Slovenia and a moment's silence was held because of my official presence as a mark of respect to the dead and injured of Saturday's crime.
It would have been best for Omagh had its name become known around the world for its volleyball. Sadly on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, evil descended on the innocence of Omagh.
All our hopes and prayers are with your readers and the people of Omagh town. - Yours,
PADDY MURPHY President,
NI Volleyball Association
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/0525
Published Date: 03-Sep-98
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