Michael Lowry unveils memorial in Holycross Garden of Remembrance

Tipperary TD Michael Lowry said is an ‘honour and pleasure’ to be invited to unveil the new Garden of Remembrance and Memorial in Holycross.

The event was organized and hosted by the Holycross Tidy Village Association, who erected the Memorial to honour the memory of all those who contributed to the struggle for Irish National Self-Determination during the Easter Rising, the War of

Independence and The Civil War between 1916 and 1923.

In his address at the event, Deputy Lowry said:

“It is noble and appropriate to pay tribute to the men and women from this parish, from our county and our country for their bravery and their sacrifices.

“In doing so, we must be mindful that it came at an enormous cost to them and their loved ones.

“This haven of peace and tranquillity allows us to remember and reflect on this. As we stand here on this lovely Sunday, we do so because of them – because of their bravery and courage, and also because of their foresight. They fought for a future. They fought for hope. They fought for us.”

Mr Lowry paid particular reference and tribute to the role played by the brave women of Cumman na mBán.

“The fear and heartbreak their loved ones felt.‘In future years others will stand where we stand today. They too, will ponder on the history of our country. They too, will have the same feelings of pride and gratitude for those that we honour today.

“They will also be grateful for this initiative by Holycross Tidy Village Association in creating this lasting memorial to our history. A place of remembrance and reflection. A reminder of the past.

“They will also look back and wonder what life was like for us in 2023 on the day this Memorial was unveiled.

“I believe that, when they do, they will see a love of place, a sense of pride and a vision that ensures that, while the past may be over. It can never be forgotten,” said Mr Lowry.