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Commemorative board to be unveiled for INLA volunteer. This weekend sees the 40th anniversary of the death of INLA volunteer Colm McNutt in December 1977.

The Derry republican socialist movement will in conjunction with the James Connolly Culture Youth Group unveil a board to commemorate and remember him on Saturday 9th December at the corner of Balbane Pass/Linsfort Drive. Colm McNutt was 18-years-old when he was shot while trying to hijack a car near Derry city centre. It is believed that supergrass Raymond Gilmour, tipped off his RUC handler…

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