The Sligo Champion

1916 memorial plaque erected in Riverstown

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C Company of the 19 th Infantry Battalion FCA Associatio­n unveiled a 1916 Memorial Plaque in the Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown on Sunday the 10 th of Sept.

The Veteran’s organisati­ons were represente­d by the O.N.E, U.N.V.A and our own members turned out in large numbers. It was also attended by the Defence Forces, An Garda Si- ochana, Civil Defence, Public Representi­ves and the general public.

The event was a huge success and was greatly enhanced by the participat­ion of the Defence Forces and our own Associatio­n Colour Party.

The National Anthem was sung during the Ceremony by Riverstown native Mairead Tuohy.

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The 1916 memorial plaque.
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