The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Séamus McGrath and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Mr. Tim Lucey, will host a special evening on Monday, January 23rd at 7.30pm in the Foyer, County Hall, to recognise and celebrate the incredible success achieved by the people of Cork County in delivering Ireland 2016 largest Centenary Commemorative Programme. Over 500 events were held throughout the year with more than 200 community groups contributing.
Evident from the onset with 200 people attending workshops at six locations throughout the County, over one hundred submissions received together with the oversight of Cork County Council’s All Party 1916 Commemorative Committee, Cork County had a wonderfully diverse and engaging programme offering something for all. Interest continued to grow throughout 2016 with further events added to the programme, resulting in Cork County having the greatest number of commemorative events by far.
On the night, those who made 2016 such a success will share and reminisce while viewing a special video collage which will highlight over one hundred of these events, from Aubane to Youghal, Beara to Rockchapel. Also on the night, Cork County Council will be launching the county’s 2016 Review Publication and each community group who organised events, big and small, throughout 2016, will be provided with a signed Certificate of Participation from Cork County Council for the wonderful part they played in the Centenary Commemorations of 1916.
Speaking in advance of the evening, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Seamus McGrath commented “I look forward to welcoming and expressing my appreciation to all who helped make our Centenary year celebrations in Cork County such success. We hosted the greatest amount of centenary events by far throughout the Country, highlighting the incredible pride we have in our County and in our history.”
Former Mayor of County Cork Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea with the O’ Riordan family from Brooklyn, New York at the 1916 Commemorations in Lombardstown.
