By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows (1892-1922) Commemorations took place in Castletown graveyard today (Sunday) in atrocious weather conditions. Minister for Social Protection, Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD was guest speaker at the Fianna Fáil event where wreaths were laid. Refreshments were provided afterwards in The Golden Anchor, Castletown. TheContinue reading “Annual Liam Mellows Commemoration”
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Longest Day on Vinegar Hill
By Dan Walsh on Vinegar Hill The 227th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was commemorated on Vinegar Hill last evening with the annual Longest Day Commemoration ceremony. Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne paid tribute to the ideals of the men of 1798 and laid a wreath (with Emily Murphy) on theContinue reading “Longest Day on Vinegar Hill”
1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The traditional Easter Rising 1916 commemoration organised by Enniscorthy Municipal District Council was held this morning. Cathaoirleach Cllr Aidan Browne laid a wreath on the steps of the 1798 memorial in Market Square. Cllr Browne said it was “an honour and a privilege to welcome all to the wreath layingContinue reading “1916 remembered at wreath laying ceremony”
Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations
By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman traditionally holds several Easter 1916 commemoration events in Co. Wexford. The first event marking the 109th anniversary will take place this evening (Easter Thursday) at Pearse Park, New Ross. Participants should assemble at South Street at 6.30 pm. There will be a subsequent function at Roche’s, The Quay,Continue reading “Sinn Féin Easter 1916 commemorations”
Liam Mellows twice remembered today
By Dan Walsh at Castletown The annual Liam Mellows Commemorations took place at St Patrick’s Church and graveyard at Castletown Gorey, this morning. Speeches were delivered and wreaths laid in memory of Liam Mellows (1892-1922). Lorcan Allen was master of ceremonies at the Fianna Fail committee commemoration where a decade of the rosary was recitedContinue reading “Liam Mellows twice remembered today”
Remember Liam Mellows next Sunday
By Dan Walsh The annual Liam Mellows Commemoration takes place at St Patrick’s Church and graveyard at Castletown Gorey, next Sunday, December 10th and the public is welcome to attend. As there is no Sunday Mass people attending should gather outside the church at 11.30am from where the commemorative party will march to the graveyardContinue reading “Remember Liam Mellows next Sunday”
Passage to Crook ‘Croppy Boy’ 1798 commemoration
By Dan Walsh Pikemen and women from many parts of Wexford will take the sailing from Ballyhack to Passage East and then march to the grave of The Croppy Boy at Crook Graveyard in a special 1798 commemorative event next Saturday starting at 2pm.The event is being organised by Tim Corrigan and Michael Fortune andContinue reading “Passage to Crook ‘Croppy Boy’ 1798 commemoration”
Mary Lou calls for 32-county Irish Republic
By Dan Walsh at Castletown Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, Leader of the Opposition in Dáil Éireann and President of the Sinn Féin Party was guest of honour at the 100th Liam Mellows Commemoration held in Castletown graveyard yesterday afternoon where she delivered the oration. Deputy McDonald told the large attendance; “The yard in Mountjoy GaolContinue reading “Mary Lou calls for 32-county Irish Republic”
Peace is precious; Bertie Ahern
By Dan Walsh at Castletown “Peace is precious and my fervent hope for the next generation of politicians on this island is that we consign for ever to the dustbin of history polarised politics so that debate will focus on social, economic and climate issues and securing a better, more prosperous and sustainable future forContinue reading “Peace is precious; Bertie Ahern”
Mary Lou McDonald comes to Gorey
By Dan Walsh in Gorey The Leader of the Opposition in Dáil Éireann and President of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, T.D., will deliver the keynote address at the Liam Mellows 100th Committee commemorations at his graveside in Castletown Cemetery tomorrow (Sunday). Participants will parade from the junction at the Golden Anchor in Castletown toContinue reading “Mary Lou McDonald comes to Gorey”
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