National Famine Commemoration 2012

14/05/2012

In todays Irish Times...

THE ENDURANCE of the Famine by one generation of Irish people had provided vital knowledge and experience for another, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said yesterday.

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Thanks to everyone who made the National Famine Commemoration events and Ceremony such a huge success. We would love to hear from you all and see your photographs from the day.

14/05/2012

http://www.rte.ie/news/av/2012/0513/media-3285209.html #

Over 1,500 people took part in the National Famine Commemoration in Drogheda, Co Louth yesterday afternoon.

The Taoiseach said that part of the legacy of the famine is that Ireland has become a leading global advocate in the fight against hunger.

The ceremony was held in Drogheda this year because it was the second largest port of departure for emigrants during the famine.

Among those in attendance were the North's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, as well as ministers, Jimmy Dennihan, Francis Fitzgerald, Richard Bruton, Dinny McGinley and Fergus O'Dowd.

13/05/2012

The National Ceremony took place today at the North Quay today.

Over 1,500 people took part in the National Famine Commemoration in Drogheda, Co Louth this afternoon.

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We would appreciate any photos of the ceremony today, especially from any of our art competition winners.

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Irish Famine ship Jeanie Johnson will set sail again.

Read more: http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/irish-famine-ship-jeanie-johnson-will-set-sail-again-99182744.html

13/05/2012

Hope you all have a wonderful day down at North Quay. Let us commemorate and remember those who suffered in the Great Irish Famine along with those who still suffer from hunger today.

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For full programme details of the events for Sunday May 13th then please visit -

http://nationalfaminecommemoration2012.blogspot.com/2012/05/programme-de-domhnaigh-13u-bealtaine.html

We hope to fill this blog with lots of interesting posts and articles covering all aspects of the Famine Commemoration; along with information regarding the programme listings.

12/05/2012

Tomorrow is a very big day for the National Famine Commemoration. All the events of the last few weeks will conclude with the National Commemoration Ceremony at the North Quay at 2.30pm. We hope to see you all there!