Special Citizens Association 1916 Commemoration Event 2016

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Mark Finnegan is talking to GERRY BUCKLEY & PEGGY GALLIGAN from the National Graves Association about their work and the Special Citizens 1916 Commemoration Event on April 24th 2016.

The work of the National Graves Association always worked to restore and maintain the graves and memorials of the patriot dead of every generation and  to commemorate those who died in the cause of Irish freedom.

The Special Citizens 1916 Commemoration Event 2016 is commemorating 1916 Easter Rising. Therefore people are assembling at the GPO and marching to the Glasnevin Cemetery for the re-dedication of the St. Paul’s 1916 monument.

Duration: 25'32" DATE: March 7, 2016
Interviewer:Mark Finnegan
Producer:Mark Finnegan
Interviewee:Gerry Buckley, Peggy Galligan
Themes:Irish Life & Culture, Community Events
Keywords:Irish History, 1916 Easter Rising,
LocationDublin Time Period:2016
Type:Sound Language:English
Creator:Near FM Publisher:Near FM
Identifier:NEARFM_20160307_NST_001
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