President Condemns Hunger ‘as an Instrument of War’ at Famine Commemorations

President condemns hunger ‘as an instrument of war’ at Famine commemorations

IN a moving ceremony in Kilmallock, those who died of hunger and disease during the famine were given full military honours as President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins officiated in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. The President was vocal on the conflict in Gaza on the occasion, saying that the people of Gaza are being subjected to “forced starvation” and hunger which is being used as “an instrument of war”. He urged the international community t…

Kilmallock and Limerick honoured to host National Famine Commemoration

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins arrives at the National Famine Commemoration in Kilmallock. Pictures: Sean Curtin True Media. The historic town of Kilmallock and the wider Limerick community were […] The post Kilmallock and Limerick honoured to host National Famine Commemoration appeared first on I Love Limerick.