Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial Weekend 2012
21 October, 2012
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
The 5th Annual Memorial Weekend
November 9th to 11th 2012
November 9th to 11th 2012
Friday Nov 9th
11.30. a.m. – 12.30. p.m. (approx.) Killarney Library
- Opening of Hugh O’Flaherty Photo & Memorabilia Exhibition by Cllr. Sean O’Grady Mayor of Killarney (This will remain in place for a week)
- Award Winner Announcements & Exhibition of:
- Hugh O’Flaherty Painting (Open Competition)
- Hugh O’Flaherty 2nd Level Schools Essay
- Hugh O’Flaherty Essay on the application of O’Flaherty’s inspirational example to todays world (Open Competition)
- Hugh O’Flaherty Poetry (Open Competition).
- Official Opening of Memorial Weekend by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht
- “Some personal memories of my uncle” a talk by (Retired) Justice Hugh O’Flaherty (Nephew of the Monsignor).
- Musical Memories – A selection of Vera Lynn Songs of the WW2 era performed by Rosin Hussey, Megan Carney and Marie Woulfe (students of Sharon Reidy). Note: Admission to the ceremony is free but places will be limited - Enquiries for tickets to Oonagh or Kellie on 064 6637928.
09.00. a.m. – 3.40.p.m (approx.)- Meet at Cathedral Car Park:
Schedule to include:
- Unveiling of Commemorative Plaque at the Old Monastery on Port Road
- Visit to the Monsignor’s grave in Cahersiveen
- Refreshment break in Portmagee
- Visit to O’Flaherty Memorial Sculptor’s workshop in Knightstown, Valentia Island
- Refreshments at Muckross House Garden Restaurant
- Visit to the O’Flaherty Memorial Plantation in the Arboretum at Muckross.
Saturday Afternoon Nov 10th
3.00. p.m. – 4.30.p.m (approx.)
Children’s Reading Workshop ”Where Dreams Begin" - Killarney Outlet Centre – Attendance is Free but booking will be essential as places will be limited.
- Readings & Workshop by Children’s Author & Poet, Carmen Cullen. Carmen is a niece of the iconic Irish traditional singer of the 1940’s & 50’s, Delia Murphy (who was a friend & ally of Monsignor O’Flaherty during WW2 in Rome)
- Workshop is for Children ages 8 to 11 NB. Please note it is not suitable for younger children. Children should bring a copybook or paper and pen or pencil.
7.30. p.m. – The Killarney Plaza Hotel – 4th Annual Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award.
- Reception
- Premiere of 3rd original short drama on the life of Hugh O’Flaherty
- Keynote Address – An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD.
- Award Ceremony Presentation & Address by Mayor Sean O’Grady
- Address by Award Recipient
Sunday Morning Nov 11th
10.30.a.m. – St Mary’s Cathedral
The Papal Nuncio Archbishop Brown will celebrate the Annual Hugh O’Flaherty Commemorative Mass.
08.00.a.m to mid-afternoon – Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
The Hugh O’Flaherty Perpetual Cup Golf Competition.
Entries to Killarney Golf & Fishing Club Members & Guests. (Details from Killarney Golf & Fishing Club 064 6631034)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Secretary Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Committee
c/o Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce
2nd Floor Tourist Information Office
Beech Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)64 6637928 / [email protected]