Committee for Commemoration of Irish Famine Victims - Successfully lobbied for National Famine Memorial Day - Still active with many positive projects.
The 2008 inaugural National Famine Commemoration Day Plaque was unveiled by the People in the Custom House 30/7/23 after a government hiatus of 15 year's.
Dublin 21st An Gorta Mor Commemoration Sunday 21/5/23 as part of the National Famine Commemoration Day to remember over a million dead & two million fled all welcome Garden of Remembrance 2.00pm Spare a Thought, Shed a Tear, Say a Prayer
The Lumper Schools Project is now open for schools who wish to participate in the 2023 LSP go to Scoilnet for information on how schools can get there Lumper seed pack. Remember the innocents and exiles of An Gorta Mor joining the past with present through time, space & history.
Over 2 decades CCIFV remembering the innocents & exiles of An Gorta Mor all welcome to take part in this year’s Commemoration 21/5/23 3rd Sunday in May now firmly set in the National calendar, An Gorta Mor Remembrance Day.
Ireland finish over the top of England to claim glorious Grand Slam (via @thejournal_ie) Congratulations Ireland England end up with the magic number 16 and Ireland win the Grand Slam https://t.co/tvbdJcJVkI
The magic number 19-16 good number to beat the world champions congratulations Ireland played like warriors with flame, flare, passion, spirit and heart
Shane Lowry lands brilliant BMW PGA Championship win at Wentworth (via @the42_ie) Congratulations Shane great day for the Irish & golf https://t.co/PMH7d04VDc
Ireland in solidarity with Ukraine in their hour of need as part of the Young Irelander 1848 Famine Rebellion Commemoration led by William Smith O’Brien the first time the Tricolour was flown in battle at the Warhouse
The Perseverance left Dublin for NY in 1846 All survived the journey passengers and crew this was the exception. Thousands of crossings by Coffin Ships with a great loss of life. Over 2 million forced into exile over the many year's of An Gorta Mor.
CCIFV 20th An Gorta Mor Commemoration as part of the Global Remberance Day Where Ever the Green is Worn for over a million victims & 2 million exiles forced from home & homeland all welcome in commemorating and celebration of life.
Remember the victims & exiles of An Gorta Mor the greatest loss of life in Irish history light a candle on the eve of 15th May lift the Famnesia & silence.
A short history lesson An Gorta Mor Q Why is Famnesia and silence the mother & father to this part of Irish history the greatest loss of life the scattering of it's people & a Nation That has shaped the world we live in today https://t.co/JInFkdvOiC
Pete St John treasured member of CCIFV RIP "The Fields of Athenry" will be forever the anthem of An Gorta Mor the victims & exiles will be eternally remembered through song & the NFCD 3rd Sunday in May Songs are Magic Carpets
Countess Monument to grace O'Connell St with fellow Mna Patriots who fought for our Independence to be unveiled end of Decade of Centenary's 2023 first women & first patriots of 1916 Rebellion good news on Women's International Day https://t.co/3Zj57dMNd8
CCIFV 2022 Lumper Schools Project is open for application for Free Lumer Pack & Booklet they will be ready for collection March 1st from the nearest Dunnes Stores to the school. School Roll Number for ID when collecting Lumper Pack https://t.co/H5vOB8wSx5