Irish Famine Memorial-Portland-Dec. 13th, 2008

Heads-up Folks!

This may be something that the Irish and Scots of the Northwest could/should attend.

Hope to see you there!

Notice Below as sent to me:


President of Ireland to Dedicate Oregon Irish Potato Famine Memorial

Mary McAleese, the President of Ireland, will visit Portland on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 11:00 a.m., to dedicate the Oregon Irish Potato Famine Memorial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.


This event is open to the public!


The memorial is a 15’ Celtic High Cross modeled on the ancient Cross of the Scriptures from Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly, Ireland, which was carved by monks in 916 A.D. The newly re-mastered replica was hand-carved in Donegal Town, Ireland by Brendan McGloin, noted Irish stone sculptor and artist.


The memorial was funded by Portland’s Ancient Order of Hibernians with contributions from members of Portland’s Irish community.


For more information, contact Mr. Peter Cullen

503-244-5789
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Cheers,
Linda