Crowds welcome Gerry Adams for book signing

STRABANE was abuzz on Sunday when former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams arrived in the town to sign copies of his new book.

Mr Adams held the event at the Fir Trees Hotel to a packed and rapt crowd, also posing for photographs with some of the attendees. The event was so well attended it was standing room only.

The book, ‘Black Mountain and Other Stories’ is a collection of short stories written by Mr Adams with a foreword written by well-known author Timothy O’Grady.

Maolíosa McHugh, MLA who hosted a short conversation with Gerry Adams at the event. was jubilant at the turn out. He explained, “We were delighted to have Gerry back in Strabane for his book signing. We also hosted him at Pobal Mhuileann an tSiáin (Sion) on the same day, where he planted a Crann na Saoirse (tree of liberty) to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

“Gerry is one of Ireland’s best-known political figures and his new book brings us stories of love, of politics, of war and of friendship.

“The book was in high demand with it selling out on the day and many others being placed on a waiting list to receive their copy.

“The crowds of people at the event demonstrates the high regard in which Gerry is held by local people here across the Strabane district. We hope to see him in the local area again soon,” Mr McHugh said.