In Defence Of The Irish Republic
Formed in 2013, the Liverpool Easter 1916 Commemoration Committee set out to record and commemorate the women and men of Liverpool Irish community who fought in defence of the Irish Republic during the Easter Rising in Dublin 1916. Last Sunday saw the culmination of 4 years of work with the public unveiling at St Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Scotland Road, Liverpool of a permanent memorial listing the individual names of the Liverpool Irish volunteers who participated in the Rising.
The plaque commemorating the men and women who fought in defense of the Irish Republic.
Dr Kevin McNamara speaking before the plaque was unveiled.
Guests at the ceremony.
Bishop Tom Williams speaks about the history of the Irish community in and around Scotland Road.
Commandant Stephen Mac Eoin speaks about the importance of preserving archives and sharing history for future generations.
Seamus Murphy reads out the names of the men and women who fought.
Greg Quiery thanks everyone on behalf of the Liverpool Easter 1916 Commemoration Committee and introduces a new book by Thomas Craven: ‘A narrative of the six days’ defence of the Irish Republic, Easter 1916.
Standing next to the plaque after the ceremony.
Musicians performing after the ceremony.
Approaching the coastline of Ireland on a flight from Liverpool. April 2017.
