Saturday, April 20, 2019

Annual Easter Rising Parade - Joe Murphy House

On Saturday April 20th 2019 , the Ballyphehane 1916/2016 Committee hosted their Annual Easter Rising Parade which commenced outside Joe Murphy House , Pouladuff Road , Togher. Aaron O'Connell gave an oration outside the house after which the Parade formally began. In attendance were various groups including the Ballyphehane Pipe Band and special guests James Connolly Drum & Flute Band from Glasgow. Deputy Lord Mayor Thomas Moloney from Elm Road , Togher participated in the parade acting as Banner holder. Shirley Kelleher also gave a speech outside the home of her Grand Uncle while her daughter sang The Boy From Pouladuff composed by John Murphy. These two pieces will form part of a documentary on Joe Murphy's life in the near future. The Blog would like to thank the Ballyphehane 1916 Committee and Shirley Kelleher for the photos and video of the event.


Aaron O'Connell oration outside Joe Murphy House


Parade forming outside Joe Murphy House


James Connolly Drum & Flute Band from Glasgow


Deputy Lord Mayor Thomas Moloney Togher 
marching through Ballyphehane


Easter Rising Parade outside Joe Murphy House
© Shirley Kelleher

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