The President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Rev.Dr.Sahr Yambasu has issued this Statement concerning the death of Austin Currie:

"At the height of the sectarian segregation of Northern Ireland, Austin Currie dared to dream of a land founded on equality and secured in peace and prosperity.

"His famous occupation of the house in Caledon to protest the inequalities of housing policy towards Catholics was just one landmark in a life and career the hallmark of which was a belief in the innate goodness of Ireland and her people.

"His public service, both north and south of the border, his contribution to the non-violent civil rights movement, his time spent in the various legislatures on this island and his tireless commitment to its people will long be remembered and stands as an example to subsequent generations of wholehearted and sacrificial commitment to making those dreams of a better future, reality without the use of bullet or bomb. 

"I extend the sympathies of the Methodist Church in Ireland to Austin's wife Annita, their children and family circle.

ENDS

10/11/2021

Issued by:
Rev. Roy Cooper

Press Officer
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