Boston bombings were an appalling attack on civilians-Crowe

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has said he was horrified at the bomb attacks on Boston’s Marathon yesterday and extended his sympathy to the families of the bereaved and injured.

Deputy Crowe said:

“Yesterday’s bomb attack on Boston’s Marathon was an appalling and callous act, which killed and injured innocent civilians.

“Boston has a strong Irish community and long connections, and so it is close to hearts of a huge amount of Irish people, no more so, than in Dublin South West.

“I personally know that there is a long tradition of runners from Tallaght and some of the surrounding running clubs attending the Boston Marathon.

“This year there were a number of runners from these local clubs at this event. I know they must be traumatised by these dreadful events, but I hope they arrive home safe and well.

“Like other Irish people I would like to extend my sympathises and condolences to all the families and friends who’s loved ones were killed or injured in this brutal attack.”