Articles tagged with: 2016 CENTENARY

By Cianna McNally A sketch depicting the marriage of Joseph Mary Plunkett and Grace Evelyn Gifford and Joseph’s subsequent execution, and a beautiful rendition of Irish lullaby ‘Seoithín Seo’ formed part of the launch of Co Monaghan’s 2016 Centenary Programme this week. A packed Íontas Theatre in Castleblayney provided the setting for the launch, which took place on Monday evening past. Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys officiated at the event. Welcoming everybody present, Co Monaghan’s Ireland 2016 Co-ordinator Carmel Thornton explained that the national programme was built on ...

By PATSY McARDLE LOCAL Fine Gael Dail deputy and Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys has encouraged local people, including community groups throughout counties Cavan and Monaghan, to get involved in the huge programme she has outlined this week for the Ireland 2016 centenary celebrations. On Tuesday last the Minister joined An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D., and Tánaiste Joan Burton T.D., as well as Minister of State, Aodhain Ó Ríordáin T.D. in publicly announcing details of the programme. Minister Humphreys revealed yesterday ...