Malachy speaks to America
Posted by Jim on April 28, 2016
Its Monday 25th April and I am so happy to be still here in the United States of America.
I have won a battle but not the war. Another year of deferred action is a blessing for now.
A lot of tears have been shed since I received the deportation order over four weeks ago especially in the last several days.
I am emotionally and somewhat physically drained but elated at the outcome and I hope this will lead to an eventual long term resolution of my case.
It has been a remarkable few days in for me in New York celebrating our nations independence and marking the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising even more so that it won’t be marked by my deportation or by me becoming a casualty or a symbol of the British persecution in 2016.
I am delighted at the outcome and overwhelmed by the support I have received from all over the United States, Ireland and from my friends and family in Belfast. I want to thank all the organizations, groups and individuals whom rallied behind me..
The timing may have been right given our history but I think we have ignited the passion and desire of the Irish American community in a way that has not been seen in such a long time.
More importantly the coming together of our elected representatives on both sides of the isle to support me highlights there concern for the peace progress and a need for the administration to renew there resolve and commitment to the Good Friday Agreement.
Thanks to all of you I can now get back to work and look forward to a summer of fun playing with my son Cadan and my five grandchildren.
It’s a beautiful day in America.!!
Malachy.
Please Join me in Wolfe Tone’s Irish Pub & Kitchen on Sunday 1st May 4pm to 8pm to celebrate our hard earned victory.
More information to follow.