Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection - Sunday March 20th

PRESS RELEASE – LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL –24th MARCH 2022

Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection - Sunday March 20th

As part of the National programme to commemorate those lost in the pandemic and acknowledge those who worked through it, Local Authorities were asked to arrange appropriate Local Ceremonies.

Events were held in Dundalk & Drogheda to embrace the sentiments of the National Programme and to give the people of Louth the opportunity to mark this occasion in an appropriate and dignified manner.

The events involved a formal wreath laying ceremony at the Court House, Market Square, Dundalk and Fair Street, Drogheda at 11a.m. and 3p.m. respectively.

The ceremony gave an opportunity for all to reflect on the last two years and remember all those, that we had lost in that period. Equally all those, who contributed to the community, at our time of need were acknowledged.

On what was a cold but beautifully bright day, the ceremony organised by Louth County Council was attended by Councillors, local TPs, Senators, MEPs, representatives from An Garda Siochana, the Civil Defence, Louth Fire Services and the HSE. An open invitation was issued to any individual or group wishing to attend the ceremony.

At the simple respectful ceremony which commenced with the lowering of our National Flag, ‘Take Care’ a poem by An tUachtarán, Michael D Higgins was recited by local actors and a soloist beautifully sang Amazing Grace unaccompanied.

Wreaths presented by Louth Fire Service, were laid by the Cathaoirleach of the County initially, followed by the Cathaoirleach of each Municipal District, and finally by representatives for the HSE, to represent those lost and in recognition of the emergency services.

The ceremony ended with the raising of the flag and Amhrán na bhFiann.

To view the video for the Dundalk Ceremony please Click here

To view the video for the Drogheda Ceremony please Click here