The Avondhu

MAI MOLONEY MONUMENT OFFICIAL UNVEILING

- MARIAN ROCHE

The official unveiling of the Mai Moloney monument will take place this coming Friday in Knockcarro­n. The unveiling will be done by Mai’s only son, Chris Clair. The 86 year old will be travelling from the UK for the occasion.

A talk will be given by historian and author Angela Hennessy from Kilfinane, with proceeding­s overseen by Cllr Eddie Ryan, who together with Tom Toomey and Charlie Richardson spearheade­d the campaign for the monument.

Mai Moloney was a key member of Cuman na mBan and actively assisted in the rescue of Sean Hogan. The unveiling will take place in Knockcarro­n on Friday evening at 7pm. All are welcome.

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