Local Tipperary memorial committee attends celebration of Kuwaiti independence

On Thursday, February 20, members of the Durlas Éile Eliogarty Memorial Committee with Dr Michael Casey, Fellow of the Irish State, were special guests of HE Mohammad Al Muhammad, Kuwait Ambassador to Ireland, to their Kuwait National Day, celebrating 63 years of independence.

Kuwait gained Independence from Britain in June 1961.

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The group says it was a great learning experience for them.

HE Mohammad Al Mohammad’s hospitality to them made them feel very much at home.

He has shown great interest in St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance, for what it stands for: peace, remembrance and reconciliation.

It is a memorial garden that should inspire us all going forward, and as members of Down District Council said, an inspiration to us all going forward.

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The main hall in the Shelburne Hotel from 1pm to 4pm was a hive of activity, with young people at all the stalls for food, arts, sport, heritage, history, and music.

The committee’s medal caught the eyes of many, as the members explained to those interested what Durlas Éile Eliogarty Memorial Committee and St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance is all about.

John Ryan and Pat Ryan, who are associated with the Tipperary Person of the Year awards, were very impressed, and expressed their wish to visit St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance and St Mary’s Church.

Overall, the day was a great occasion for Ambassador Al Mohammad on the 63rd anniversary of independence for his country, Kuwait.