The commemoration memorial was erected was in respect of three men who were prominent in helping the Ring fishermen during the darkest period of Ireland's history. The fishermen and their families were knocking at deaths door during a period which (which on reflection) can only be described as a period of ethnic cleansing . The three men were ; Joshua William Strangman, (Society of friends) Rev. James Alcock & Dr. Richard Graves.
Left to right, Roger Johnston, Martin Coffey, Thomas Graves,Eddie Cantwell, Joan Johnston, Nioclás Ó Gríofán, William Fraher, Julian Walton & Áine Uí Fhoghlú
Nioclás Ó Gríofán, one of the main speakers making a presentation to Joan Johnston
Watch the birdie!
Joan speaks on Joshua Strangman, assisted by MC Martin Coffey
Prior to the unveiling ...
Visitors & locals , Left to Right, Cliona Wadding, (her aunt is proprietor at Murray's Pub in Helvick.) Nzera & May Cantwell (Visiting) Áine Uí Fhoghlú who delivered one of her poems, 'Na Prátaí Dubha' at the commemoration. and her sister Clíona Mhic Ghiolla Chuda, both from Ring.
Nioclás Ó Griofán and a wonderful lady Eibhlin Uí Donnchadha Neé McGrath. (Eileen Donoghue)
its them sister again Áine & Cliona...
Roger, Joan, Julian & Eibhlin.
left to right May, Anthony Fraher, Olga & Willie Fraher
Happy...Happy...Happy!
Below is a film clip which I took at the unveiling of Poet & Áine Uí Fhoghlú reciting her poem titled 'Na Prátaí Dubha' . (The Black Potatoes) It is not of the best quality and I am aware that I could have made a better job of it, however, I present it here...just click on the image...no complaints...Please. remember that if you click on the images you will get a larger and sharper image.
Left to right, Roger Johnston, Martin Coffey, Thomas Graves,Eddie Cantwell, Joan Johnston, Nioclás Ó Gríofán, William Fraher, Julian Walton & Áine Uí Fhoghlú
Nioclás Ó Gríofán, one of the main speakers making a presentation to Joan Johnston
Watch the birdie!
Joan speaks on Joshua Strangman, assisted by MC Martin Coffey
Prior to the unveiling ...
Visitors & locals , Left to Right, Cliona Wadding, (her aunt is proprietor at Murray's Pub in Helvick.) Nzera & May Cantwell (Visiting) Áine Uí Fhoghlú who delivered one of her poems, 'Na Prátaí Dubha' at the commemoration. and her sister Clíona Mhic Ghiolla Chuda, both from Ring.
Nioclás Ó Griofán and a wonderful lady Eibhlin Uí Donnchadha Neé McGrath. (Eileen Donoghue)
its them sister again Áine & Cliona...
Roger, Joan, Julian & Eibhlin.
left to right May, Anthony Fraher, Olga & Willie Fraher
Happy...Happy...Happy!
Below is a film clip which I took at the unveiling of Poet & Áine Uí Fhoghlú reciting her poem titled 'Na Prátaí Dubha' . (The Black Potatoes) It is not of the best quality and I am aware that I could have made a better job of it, however, I present it here...just click on the image...no complaints...Please. remember that if you click on the images you will get a larger and sharper image.
