WREATH LAID IN REMEMBRANCE

CAPTAIN Robert Monteith, of the Irish Volunteers, was honoured at a special commemorative event held in Newtownmountkennedy on Easter Sunday.

The ceremony took place beside the monument of Monteith made out of Wicklow granite and bronze, which was unveiled in 2016. The monument was designed by architect Huw O’Toole.

Sunday’s wreath laying and flag raising event was organised by Robert Byrne and also featured contributions from relatives of Captain Robert Monteith.

Deputy Pat Casey was in attendance, while some traditional music was provided by the O’Brion’s, with Bobby Byrne providing the trumpet salute.

Also adding to the occasion with their presence were members of the IUVNA Post 21, whose primary role is providing advice and assistance to members and their families who have been affected by their overseas service.

14-year-old Bobby Dowling impressed with his rendition of ‘ The Foggy Dew’ on guitar.

Brian Levis, a great grand son of Captain Monteith, and Anna O’Toole, also a relative of Monteith, both placed wreaths at the base of the monument. Mary Byrne read from ‘Monteith’s Story’ and Bernard Mooney and Huw O’Toole also both carried out readings.

Thanks were also passed onto Sean Kenna for providing the sound system for the occasion.

Anthony Duggan, the IUNVA Post 21 President.

Anna O’Toole and Brian Levis, placed the wreathat the Monteith monument.

Tommy Kealy, Denis Lucy and Joe Gilmore, Chairman of the IUNVA Post 21.

Bobby Dowling sings ‘The Foggy Dew’.

Billy Byrne and Tom Stokes.

Sylvester O Broin sings ‘Banna Strand’.