First sighting of dissident republican two months after surviving gun attack

Sean O’Reilly – who was shot while sitting in his car – was seen today at a republican Easter commemoration event in Milltown Cemetery.

Images from the event, organised by the Republican Network for Unity group, show O’Reilly watching on, with his left arm supported by a black sling.

A speaker at the rally paid tribute to him.

He said: “We admire the strength and courage of our comrades who have been personally attacked by criminal elements, especially our comrade Sean O’Reilly, who has faced down the enemy directly and remains a committed republican stalwart within our community.”

To applause, he added: “We are here by your side, comrade.”

O’Reilly was shot while sitting in his car outside the taxi firm where he works in the Bell Steel Manor area of Poleglass on February 23.

Republican Network for Unity easter commemoration

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