Famine Remembrance - Invitation to schools to observe a minute of silent reflection at midday on Friday 19 May

From: Department of Education and Youth
Published on: 18 May 2023
Last updated on: 12 April 2025

In May 2008, the Government decided to inaugurate an annual National Famine Commemoration Day in memory of all those who died and emigrated during the Great Famine.

Invitation to schools to observe a minute of silent reflection in their schools at midday on Friday, 19 May 2023 in memory of all those who suffered loss during the Great Famine

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