Neil ‘Plunkett’ O’Boyle 90th anniversary commemoration

wicklow | history and heritage | event notice Saturday May 04, 2013 15:05 by saoirse - Republican Sinn Féin saoirse at iol dot ie Teach Dáithí Ó Conaill, 223, Parnell St, Dublin 1 01 8729747

Republican Sinn Féin will be marking the 90th anniversary of the death of Commandant Neil ‘Plunkett’ O’Boyle at the hands of Free State forces with a commemoration in Knocknadruce, Co Wicklow on Sunday May 12 at 3.00pm.

The oration will be given by Padraig Ó Baoighill, Co Donegal, author of the biography of Neill ‘Plunkett’ O’Boyle. A nephew of Neil ‘Plunkett’ O’Boyle, Michael O’Boyle, who is travelling from France will also speak.

Those taking part will assemble in Hollywood at 2.30pm.

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