By Dan Walsh
Despite poor weather conditions on Easter Thursday New Ross Sinn Féin held the first 1916 Easter Commemoration in County Wexford. Remembering Michael O’Hanrahan and all those who fought for Irish Freedom.
Main speaker Kayley Goodison spoke about remembering the past and recognising the continued relevance of the ideals set out in the 1916 Proclamation.
The ceremony featured reading the Proclamation, poems and music supported with the Colour Party.
Attendance included Johnny Mythen TD and Cllr Tom Forde.
“Join us this Easter, as right across County Wexford, we remember the brave rebels of the 1916 Rising and all those who have fought and died for the freedom of Ireland. Wear your Easter Lily with pride,” said Wexford Sinn Fein TD, Johnny Mythen.
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