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PHOTOS: New Book And DVD Recalling Kerry’s 1916 Commemorations Launched

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Mayor of Kerry John Sheahan present Jane O’Keeffe of Irish Life and Lore with Kerry 2016 Centenary Programme Book & DVD at the launch at The Rose Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

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 at the Rose Hotel.

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 remember the Rising and a DVD captures some of the highlights of the years including commemorations at Banna, Ballykissane and Valentia.

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Community groups and organisations which hosted their own centenary events were present for the launch and received a copy of the commemorative book and DVD. The publications were launched by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Sheahan and Director of Services, John Breen.

Cllr Sheahan said: “When Kerry – like other counties – was invited to participate in a year-long commemoration of the Easter Rising around the country in 2016, the county warmly accepted the invitation. That is clear from the large number of events which were held across Kerry to mark the occasion.

“It records for posterity how the people of Kerry reflected on the Rising and is a record for the future of how the county embraced the commemorative programme. I think you will agree with me when I say that the events held all over Kerry were notable for the dignity with which they were held and that is something we can be very proud of.

Mayor of Kerry John Sheahan with Kathleen Browne, Marie O’Sullivan and Tony Bergin of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society and Director of Services At Kerry County Council, John Breen (left) at the launch of the Kerry 2016 Centenary Programme Book & DVD at The Rose Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

“I would like to acknowledge the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. Thanks to Róisín McGuigan who oversaw the compilation and editing of the book and to Richard Dwyer who compiled and produced the DVD. Thanks too to Sharon O’Keeffe, Caroline Lynch and Martina Daly who contributed hugely to making these publications a reality. My colleagues on the Council’s Strategic Policy Committee were also closely involved in drawing up the commemorative programme.

“And finally, thanks to the co-ordinator of the 1916 commemorations in Kerry, Kate Kennelly, who worked tirelessly and diligently with all of you in your efforts to honour those involved in the Rising and to celebrate their efforts,” said Cllr Sheahan.

Members of Camp Community Council with Mayor of Kerry John Sheahan and Director of Services At Kerry County Council, John Breen (back) at the launch of the Kerry 2016 Centenary Programme Book & DVD at The Rose Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry’s 1916 Centenary Book And DVD To Be Launched In Tralee Next Week

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One of the 1916 Commemoration events in Kenmare last year.

THE launch of the Kerry 2016 Centenary Programme Book & DVD will take place at 7pm on Thursday, October 5 in The Rose Hotel in Tralee.

Commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising took place all over the county last year and the year has been marked in a print publication which showcases key events that took place throughout the year in towns and villages right across Kerry.

The publication details lectures, recitals, readings, performances, exhibitions and walks that reflected, remembered and re-imagined the 1916 Rising.

The publication also highlights the State ceremonies that took place in Kerry. State ceremonial events took place at Ballykissane Pier, in Valentia Island and at Banna Strand (attended by President Michael D Higgins) where over 7,000 people were in attendance to mark the centenary of the arrival of Roger Casement on Good Friday 1916.

“It was a very special year and we can be proud in Kerry of how we marked the year and the great work that was done by the county and its many communities. Their pride and effort is very evident in the publication,” Moira Murrell, Chief Executive of Kerry County Council stated.

The publication launch will also be accompanied by a screening of a DVD which shows highlights of the State Ceremonial events in Kerry. “The evening in the Rose Hotel is about acknowledging all of those who worked hard to make the year happen. We can be proud in Kerry of the way we marked the Easter Rising and the way we have remembered the great heroes from our County who were involved from the outset”, stated Councillor John Sheahan, Cathaoirleach at Kerry County Council.

“An amount of time was spent gathering information for the book, and whilst some events may not be covered, the book provides a good overview of centennial commemorations during 2016 in Kerry,” stated Kate Kennelly, Kerry 2016 Coordinator.

Anyone wishing to attend the event at the Rose Hotel is being asked to email the Arts Office at Kerry County Council arts@kerrycoco.ie as seats are limited.

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Public Gets A Chance To View Display On Irish History At Tralee Library

 

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The Kerry 2016 Plan will be launched at Tralee Library on Thursday, December 10 at 7pm.

AN exhibition portraying Irish history will go on public display tomorrow, to coincide with the launch of the Kerry Plan 2016 to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising, at Tralee Library.

Athbheochan na Gaeilge & 1916 will be erected in the library from December 10-17 as part of the 1916 Easter Rising commemoration.

This is a display, developed by Conradh na Gaeilge, with thirteen multicoloured panels covering the period of the Cultural Revolution in Ireland and the Revival of the Irish Language.

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Part of the Athbheochan na Gaeilge & 1916 display.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched this display at the Oireachtas na Gaeilge in Dublin at the beginning of November, and it has been purchased since then by the Irish Office in Kerry County Council to put it on display around Kerry as part of centenary commemoration 2016.

At the start of this tour, the people of Tralee will have the opportunity to see Athbheochan na Gaeilge & 1916 in Tralee Library for the week, when the Kerry 2016 Commemorative Programme will be launched to commemorate the 1916 rising.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr. Pat McCarthy will launch the programme at 7pm on Thursday.