The families of nine men killed by the SAS at Loughgall have led a large commemoration in Co Tyrone.
Eight members of the IRA’s ‘East Tyrone Brigade’ were killed when the SAS opened fire as they prepared to attack an RUC station in the Co Armagh village 30 years ago today.
Civilian Anthony Hughes was also killed and his brother injured after they unknowingly drove into the ambush.
The families of those killed believe they were the victims of a ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy.
Organisers say that thousands of people attended yesterday's parade which was arranged by relatives in conjunction with the 1916 Societies.
Large pictures of the dead were carried as the parade made its way from Galbally Community Centre to a monument in nearby Cappagh, where a short ceremony was held and all nine families laid flowers.
Two songs and a poem were performed by relatives, while the 1916 proclamation and the Tyrone ‘roll of honour' were read out
Several bands also took part in the parade, which organisers say was “non-party political”.
A special anniversary Mass was held on Friday night while a tour of the graves of those killed took place on Saturday.
