Commemorative Christmas stamp of Martin McGuinness launched

by Gráinne Connolly

Sinn Féin in Derry-Londonderry kicked off their annual Christmas Post on Friday, which has been running in the city for over 30 years. 

Every year the post stamps they use have a theme, and this year they have launched a commemorative stamp in memory of the late Martin McGuinness. 

Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has been telling Q Radio that this service they provide at Christmas has become a popular tradition across the city.

It's an "informal" service that allows local people to leave Christmas cards in the Sinn Féin offices, which can then be delivered for a minimal price of 20p.

The MLA says that over the years the money has gone to charity and they've "always ensured that the post office workers would not see it that we are competing with them"; it's just their way of connecting with the community during the festive period. 

This year will be the first Christmas that former Sinn Féin leader McGuinness will not be here after passing away in March earlier this year. 

Therefore, Mr McCartney said the party wanted a nice token for themselves and members of the Derry community to remember Martin by:

The Christmas Post is now operating and cards can be left at Sinn Féin Offices on the Racecourse Road, Shantallow, Ráth Mór on the New Road, Spencer Road and Strand Road.