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Showing posts with label Proclamation Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Proclamation Day. Show all posts
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Proclamation Day - Sligo CTC
We had a lovely gathering outside today for Proclamation day in the beautiful sunshine. Gavin gave an introductory speech and Sean read the Proclamation. The National Anthem was played and staff and trainees sang along as Andrew and Karl held the Irish flag. Thanks to Denyse, Kate and the catering trainees for making the beautiful Irish themed flag cake and cupcakes. They were displayed on our vintage cart and went down a treat!
Monday, 14 March 2016
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
National Flag Presentation Ceremony - Croke Park
Last Monday a group from Sligo CTC (Gavin,
Lisa, Andrew, Sean and Karl) commemorated the 1916 Easter Rising at a flag
ceremony in Croke Park. This event was attended by 6000 people. Ryan Tubridy was the MC
for the day and President Michael D
Higgins gave a very interesting speech.
He spoke about the importance of the young people in Ireland to be
attending this event - “Today it is up to our young people to take charge of
change and imagine what Ireland might yet become.” The defence forces were present and an
actor portraying Thomas Francis Meagher gave a dramatic account of the story of
his life. A video was also be shown,
which illustrated the peaceful message of the National Flag and the pride and
affection felt by Irish people at home and abroad. There was also an excellent trad band playing
on stage. As part of the
ceremony Andrew received a national flag and a copy of the 1916 Proclamation. We
had a fantastic memorable day and following on from this event Sligo CTC are
delighted to be raising our flag next Tuesday 10th March and are
having a Proclamation Day. There is an
information stand in the centre put together by trainees explaining the meaning of the Irish Flag. Below is a selection of photographs from last Monday in Croke Park and the "Irish Flag" stand.
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| The "Irish Flag" stand located in Sligo CTC reception |
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