The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
RECALLING THE RISING CENTENARY
NEW BOOK AND DVD LOOKS BACK AT 1916 COMMEMORATIONS IN KERRY
THE 1916 commemorations held across Kerry last year were recalled and celebrated on Thursday evening at the launch of a new book and DVD on the Easter Rising centenary year in the county.
Kerry County Council has produced a unique record of the almost 100 commemorative events which were held in towns and villages across the county during 2016.
The book includes reports and images of the ceremonies held during the year to re- member the Rising and a DVD captures some of the highlights of the year’s events including commemorations at Banna, Ballykissane and Valentia.
Community groups and organisations which hosted their own centenary events were present for the launch at the Rose Hotel and received a copy of the commemorative book and DVD.
The publications were launched by Mayor of Kerry, Cllr John Sheahan and KCC Director of Services, John Breen.