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Annual Liam Mellows Commemoration

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”

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”

New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey

By Dan Walsh In the Loch Garman Arms, Gorey, tonight Craig Doyle was chosen by Sinn Féin to fill the vacancy on Wexford County Council created by ex-cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabhain who was elected to Dáil Éireann in the newly created Wicklow-Wexford constituency in the recent General Election. From Allenwood Drive in Gorey Mr DoyleContinue reading “New Sinn Féin councillor for Gorey”

Loch Garman Sinn Féin remembers 1916

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy The annual Easter Monday commemoration organised by Loch Garman Sinn Féin to remember the men and women of the 1916 Rising in Enniscorthy took place in sunshine this afternoon. A lone piper led a colourful and dignified parade from the Rafter Bridge, up Castle Hill and into Market Square andContinue reading “Loch Garman Sinn Féin remembers 1916”

Sinn Fein Easter Commemorations

By Dan Walsh Sinn Féin Loch Garman are holding a series of Easter Commemorations across Co. Wexford this weekend, commencing today (Easter Saturday) with the Riverchapel Easter Commemoration at Ardamine Graveyard and the final resting place of Seán Etchingham. It takes place at 12 noon and the guest speakers are Cllr Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin andContinue reading “Sinn Fein Easter Commemorations”

Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford

By Dan Walsh at Riverchapel Following on from the Easter Rising of 1916 in Co. Wexford, and Enniscorthy in particular, it has been a tradition to remember the occasion publicly and in a dignified manner. Sinn Féin Co. Wexford is remembering Ireland’s Patriot Dead at annual Easter Commemoration wreath laying ceremonies across the county. JohnnyContinue reading “Annual Easter Commemorations in Wexford”