Drumboe Spring School programme announced
Discussion and debate will look back on the execution of the four Drumboe Martyrs'
The Drumboe Commemoration Committee has today announced an exciting programme for the Spring School, due to be held in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on Saturday, March 11.
Committee chairperson Maria Doherty said their programme promises to be an interesting and exciting discussion and debate featuring prominent historians and experts
“The Spring School is part of a series of inclusive events to mark the 100 year anniversary of the execution of four young republican soldiers in Drumboe on the March 14, 1923.
“Charles Daly, Timothy O Sullivan and Daniel Enright from Kerry were executed alongside Sean Larkin from Derry during the bitter Civil War period after the introduction of emergency powers by the Free State Government.
“The Spring School will feature a series of talks examining the context of the Drumboe executions, the wider history of the period and the political future of Ireland.
“I am particularly delighted to welcome the Caothaoirleach of Kerry County Council, John Francis Flynn and Cathaoirleach of Mid Ulster District Council, Cora Corry to open sessions at the Spring School as representatives of the regions where the executed soldiers come from.
“Invites have also been extended on behalf of the committee to Donegal County Council and elected representatives across the political spectrum.
“The committee has also made extensive efforts to liaise with members of the families of the executed soldiers and are pleased with the support received by them for the event, including indications that many of them plan to travel to be in attendance on the day.
She added the Spring School is a free event and open to all members of the public to attend.
"I encourage those interested to please come along to participate in this discussion," she said.
This Sinn Féin organised event is the first of two such commemorations this year. The other is being planned by Donegal County Council.