A Chara, On 14thJanuary 2005 republicans from across Ireland came to the Mansion House in Dublin to celebrate the centenary year of the foundation of Sinn Féin. Four years later on 21st January 2009 over a thousand republicans returned to the Mansion House for the 90th anniversary of An Chéad Dáil Éireann, with many hundreds outside as the venue was filled to capacity. On 23rd October 2013 we celebrated the bravery of working people during the 1913 Lockout. On Saturday 16th November we will be hosting another important historical event to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Óglaigh na hÉireann- the Irish Volunteers. It was established at a public rally in the Rotunda in Dublin in November 1913. To commemorate this important political event in both Irish and republican history I am writing to invite you to attend a special day of events on Saturday, 16th November 2013 which will culminate in a drama production and rally at the Rotunda on Parnell Square, Dublin at 7.30pm. During the course of the day there will be a range of events including: • Irish Volunteers Exhibition - Rotunda Pillar Room, 11am-4pm. Access through Parnell Square East entrance FREE EVENT. Enjoy the biggest showcase display of historical artifacts devoted to explaining the context and story of the Irish Volunteers 1913-2013. • Rebel Walking Tours - Meet at Sinn Féin Shop, 58 Parnell Square West. Tours start, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Cost: €5 Hear the story of Ireland’s fight for freedom as told by Irish Republicans. Visit the places where Ireland’s history unfolded. • Official Book Launch & Lecture - “The Rotunda - Birthplace of the Irish Volunteers - Óglaigh na hÉireann”, by Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD. Rotunda Pillar Room, 6pm • Drama Production re-enacting the Founding Meeting of the Irish Volunteers 1913 and an address by Gerry Adams TD. Rotunda Pillar Room, 7.30pm. Access through Parnell Square East. Given the widespread interest in this event, it is certain to be filled to capacity so places need to be booked in advance. Please RSVP to [email protected] or before 10th November. You will be sent a ticket, which you should bring with you to ensure you can attend this important occasion. I look forward to seeing you there. Is mise, Gerry Adams TD Sinn Féin President Bill Clinton
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:01:13 +0000
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