Thurles memorial committee pay an official visit to the Kuwait Embassy in Dublin

Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee on an Official visit to The Kuwait Embassy, Dublin, on July 3, 2024.

Last year H.E Mr Muhammad Al Mohamed visited St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance Thurles.

H.E Mr Mohamed was very impressed with what he had seen in St Mary’s and what it stands for, remembrance, peace and reconciliation.

So impressed that he asked if a Memorial could be erected for all who died in conflict in his country over the years.

After his visit to St Mary’s, H.E Mr Mohammad invited Chairman Mr John Wort and members of the Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee to visit the Kuwait Embassy.

An official invitation by the ambassador was  gladly accepted by Chairman John Wort. It was a great honour for me and members of our committee to meet with H.E Mr Muhammad.

The visit started very well, with  Mr Mohamad meeting and greeting at the door of the Embassy.

Light refreshments at hand, H.E Mr Mohammad said it was a great honour for him to have us as his special guest on the day.

We discussed the proposed Kuwait Memorial the design the wording and when it could be erected.

The committee members and the Church of Ireland church body were fully behind the proposed wording and design.

H.E said Ireland was very rich in very talented and educated young people and he looked forward to his mission here in Ireland promoting his country making new friends and building a strong relationship between his country and Ireland in trade, tourism and education.

The ambassador’s plans for his mission were very evident in his conversation, his hospitality and beautiful Kuwait food were so delicious a treat for a king most welcome and enjoyed by all of our committee.

Mr John Wort Chairman and Founder of the Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee presented H.E Mr Muhammad with a specially designed framed photo of St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance with the Kuwait Coat of Arms in colourful leaded finish.

A most enjoyable and historical day for me and our Committee members.

H.E Mr Mohamad will visit St Mary’s in the near future to discuss and to see for himself where the new Kuwait Memorial will be erected.

It will also be an opportunity for some of our Politicians to meet with him to officially welcome him to The Town of Thurles and maybe discuss with him what  Thurles has to offer by way trade and education.H.E will also be attending our Remembrance Sunday Ceremonies on November 10, 2024. On behalf of the Durlas Eile Eliogarty Memorial Committee I would like to thank H.E Mr Muhammad Al Mohamed for his hospitality to us on the day.