Sinn Fein have defended a homecoming event organised for John Downey in Donegal tonight.
An event is to be held in the Lagoon Bar in Termon, Kilmacrenan, where up to 500 people are expected to attend.
A number of high profile members of Sinn Fein such as Martin McGuinness, Gerry Kelly, Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn are expected to attend.
Donegal North-East Deputy, Padraig MacLochlainn says it was John Downey’s family and friends who organised the event and not Sinn Fein, however he says they have every right to welcome him home:
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