Memorial Weekend

24 October, 2008

Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial Weekend: 14th - 16th November, 2008

Friday 14th November

Killarney Chamber lunch - 12:30 PM

Unveiling of the portrait of the Monsignor commissioned by Cork artist, Stephen Murphy

Opening of photographic & medals exhibition at Killarney Outlet Centre - 2:00 PM

- Opening performed by Paddy Macmonagle
- Book reading 'The Vatican Pimpernel' by author Brian Fleming

Display of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty's books at Killarney Library

Saturday 15th November

Book reading 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' by author Brian Fleming - Killarney Book Store 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM

Humanitarian Award Ceremony: Mangerton Suite, Malton Hotel - 7:30 PM

- MC Weeshie Fogarty, Radio Kerry
- Keynote Speaker

Showing of the Movie 'The Scarlet and The Black' starring Gregory Peck - 8:30 PM

Sunday 16th November

Memorial Mass for Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty: St Mary's Cathedral - 12 Noon

- Principal Celebrant - Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Giuseppe Leanza
- Choir of The Mater Dei Institute
- Performance by Gavin Ring O'Connor

Official Road Naming Ceremony: O'Flaherty Road - 3:00PM