Thursday 7th May 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania, off the coast of Kinsale. Tragically, almost 2,000 lives were lost, when the ocean liner was struck by a torpedo in the midst of World War 1. Many survivors were brought ashore to Kinsale, including our teacher Miss McCarthy's Great Grandaunt Julia O' Neill.
Today, one hundred years on from the day the Lusitania sank, a group of 5th and 6th Class pupils attended a special Remembrance Ceremony, at the Old Head of Kinsale.
At 2:00pm, a flare was released over the wreck site, and an Irish Naval Vessel sounded its whistle. A prayer service was followed by laying of wreaths, and a beautiful lament was sung by local musicians. We were glad to be present at this historical ceremony. The Lusitania projects which we have been working hard on, will be displayed in the Temperance Hall this weekend.
Today, one hundred years on from the day the Lusitania sank, a group of 5th and 6th Class pupils attended a special Remembrance Ceremony, at the Old Head of Kinsale.
At 2:00pm, a flare was released over the wreck site, and an Irish Naval Vessel sounded its whistle. A prayer service was followed by laying of wreaths, and a beautiful lament was sung by local musicians. We were glad to be present at this historical ceremony. The Lusitania projects which we have been working hard on, will be displayed in the Temperance Hall this weekend.