Hunger Strikers Commemoration, Cork – Bank Holiday Weekend

Hunger-Strikers Commemoration, Cork

Sunday 30^th October 2pm

Remembering all our martyrs who died on Hunger-strike 1917-1981

THE Hunger Strike Commemoration will now take place on Sunday 30th (moved from Saturday 29th) October, assemble 2pm at Connolly Hall for parade to the National Monument Grand Parade.

Speakers Séanna Breathnach (former POW, Blanketman and O/C H-Blocks); Malachy McCreesh (brother of Ray); and Cllr Mick Nugent.

MacCurtain/MacSwiney and Carrick-on-Suir RFBs will be in attendance.

A function will follow the commemoration at Mo Chuisle's Bar, Blarney Street. Ballads by Clann Éireann.
Organised by the Phoenix Historical Society (Cork) and supported by Sinn Féin Cuige Mumhan.

All areas in Munster are asked to mobilise for this march which concludes a years events marking the 30th anniversary of the 1981 H-Blocks Hunger Strikes.

Other events for Bank Holiday weekend

Saturday 29^th October – From 2pm

National Hunger Strike Exhibition will be on display at the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow.

Saturday 29^th October – 9pm

Hibernian Hotel, Mallow

Function with Spirit of Freedom.

Guest speaker Tony Kelly, former POW, Blanketman and Long Kesh escapee.

Táille €10.

Sunday 30^th October 9pm

Ballad session at St Vincent’s GAA Club, Cork, featuring Spirit of Freedom and Joe Black.

Táille €10. Tickets available on the door.

For more info contact Mick Nugent 087 6755 793.