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Monument unveiling, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

category national | history and heritage | event notice author Monday March 21, 2011 14:17author by Liam Ó Culbáird - National Graves Association

Unveiling of restored monument in memory of I.R.B. leader John Lavin.

The National Graves Association will unveil the restored monument to I.R.B. leader John Lavin on Saturday 26th March at 2pm in St. Joseph's cemetery, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

Guest speaker will be Tommy McKearney (Ex-blanketman and hungerstriker).

This monument lay derelict for a long time and was very nearly lost forever. The N.G.A. have re-erected and restored the monument.

Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine.

Níos mó eolas ag 087 2282033.



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