and Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden

is named after

Vol. Joe Coombes, Platin Road.

Vol. Noel Gallagher, Mountfield, Co. Tyrone

Vol. Harry McCormick, Prioryland, Duleek

and is in memory of

all those who dedicated their lives

to and for the cause of Irish freedom.

This monument was unveiled by

Paddy Sheils (Snr), Garballagh

and Jimmy Lynch, Kentstown

The Memorial Garden

Was Officially Opened

On 15th June 2008

By Ex-Portlaoise Hungerstriker

Dessie Ellis, Finglas

“The sacrifice of our patriot dead and the determination of our people will secure Irelands freedom” T.P Lynch

Republican Hunger Strikers 1917 - 1981

Vol. Thomas Ashe 1917

Vol. Michael Fitzgerald 1920

Vol. Terence Mac Swiney 1920

Vol. Joseph Whitty 1923

Vol. Joseph Murphy 1923

Vol. Denis Barry 1923

Vol. Andrew Sullivan 1923

Vol. Tony D'Arcy 1940

Vol. Sean Mac Neela 1940

Vol. Sean McCaughey 1946

Vol. Michael Gaughan 1974

Vol. Francis Stagg 1976

Vol. Bobby Sands 1981

Vol. Francis Hughes 1981

Vol. Raymond McCreesh 1981

Vol. Patsy O'Hara 1981

Vol. Joe McDonnell 1981

Vol. Martin Hurson 1981

Vol. Kevin Lynch 1981

Vol. Kieran Doherty 1981

Vol. Thomas McElwee 1981

Vol. Mickey Devine 1981

“Remember not that we died but what we died for, Irelands freedom” T.P Lynch

[Copy of the Proclamation of the Republic (1916 Easter Proclamation) is included]

1981 Monument Committee

Lar Murphy

Tommy Gallagher

Anthony Walsh

Polo Conlon

Thomas Lynch

Shani Lynch

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Duleek Commons

[marker located immediately SW of Hunger Strike monument]

The Commons is divided into two distinct areas by a wide pass. The first area of approximately one hundred acres is due north of the village while the second much smaller area is called the East or Off Commons. Much of the village of Duleek is siutated in the townland of Commons. The land which is predominantly marshy is of significant interest because it contains a rich variety of plant and wild-bird species. Traditionally, land-use was associated with grazing rights of individuals for livestock and geese.

The Paramadda river, which rises in Thomastown bog, passes through the village and through the North Commons to join the River Nanny at Duleek Bridge just south of the village.

Marker is at the intersection of Kingsgate and Station Road, on the right when traveling west on Kingsgate.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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