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SF to hold fundraiser for New York victims

The Sinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams is flying to New York today to help raise money for families of the victims of the September…

Wed Oct 31 2001 - 00:00

The Sinn Féin president, Mr Gerry Adams is flying to New York today to help raise money for families of the victims of the September 11th terror attacks.

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None of the money will come to Sinn Féin or Friends of Sinn Féin. All of the money made from the dinner will go to this fund.
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Sinn Fein party spokesman

Up to $250,000 dollars could be raised tomorrow at the annual Friends of Sinn Féin dinner which Mr Adams will address.

A party spokesman said the proceeds will go to an independent fund for families of workers killed in the hijack attacks.

"None of the money will come to Sinn Féin or Friends of Sinn Féin. All of the money made from the dinner will go to this fund," he said.