The 110th Lusitania sinking anniversary is approaching, and I wanted to provide information for anyone who may be thinking of attending events in either Liverpool or Kinsale. The details are as follows:
Liverpool Commemoration 2025
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 1:55 pm Museum of Liverpool Pier Head, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L3 1DG
We will meet by the propeller on the quaysides for our annual commemoration, remembering those that died, and all the lives impacted by this tragedy. The commemoration will start at 1.55pm.
Click here for the official event page.
Kinsale Commemoration 2025
Events begin evening of Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Tuesday, 6th May The Speckled Door, Old Head Reception for Lusitania Relatives & Friends from 6:30pm, 7:30/8pm start
- Light food and refreshments
- Launch of ‘The Story So Far: 10 Years of the Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum’ book
- A short play written and performed by Lusitania relative
- Exhibit of Lusitania artefacts and memorabilia
- Update on the status of new Lusitania Museum
Wednesday, 7th May Lusitania Memorial Garden, Old Head 110th Anniversary Commemoration 2:00pm (arrive by 1:45pm)
- Deputy Mayor of County Cork Cllr Alan Coleman
- Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD
- Guest speakers:
- Patrick Slavin, grandson of survivor Owen Slavin
- Michael O’Hare, who helped recover the Lusitania lifeboat davit in 1965
Wednesday, 7th May St. Multose Church & Graveyard, Kinsale Annual Commemoration Prayers 6:00 PM Blessing of two new Lusitania memorial plaques for George Cranston and Richard Chamberlain followed by a talk in St Multose Church
Official details are on the museum Facebook page.
If you plan to attend, please contact info@oldheadofkinsale.com
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