Ireland’s second National Famine Commemoration day will take place this Sunday, 16 May, with a wide range of events marking the day. The main event in Ireland will be a formal State ceremony at the National Famine Memorial in Murrisk, Co. Mayo. The event will include the National flag and military honors, and wreath-laying ceremonies.… Continue reading Ireland marks National Famine Commemoration Day on Sunday
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Skibbereen and Canada to host Famine Memorial events
This year’s National Famine Memorial Day will be held on May 17th. The date has been announced by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Eamon O Cuiv. Skibbereen, Co. Cork will be the focal point of this year’s commemoration in Ireland, while there will also be an international event taking place in Toronto.… Continue reading Skibbereen and Canada to host Famine Memorial events