John Hartley (c. 1897-1921)

Castlecomer, Friday June 18th 2021

To mark the Centenary of those that died, injured, or participated (now deceased) of the 1921 Coolbawn Ambush, a Commemoration Mass will be offered for the deceased on Friday June 18^th at 6 p.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Castlecomer. The Mass will be attended by descendants of the Volunteers. A Colour Party will also attend from St. Stephens Barracks Kilkenny as will Finbarr McCarthy, Piper. At 11.15 a.m. on the day the Church Bell will toll to remind us of these events 100 years ago. After Mass all are invited to the Discovery Park for the Exhibition of Projects on the Ambush by six National Schools from the area Presentation Convent, Wandesforde, Moneenroe, Clogh, Coon and Muckalee. Due to road safety issues the following will also take part in the Discovery Park.                                         

1. The Preamble of the Constitution.                                                                                             

2. A minutes silence.                                                                                                                      

3. Oration; For those on active service during the Coolbawn Ambush, for those injured and those who gave their lives. The speaker is Mr. Tom Teehan former judge.                                      

4. Amhrán na bhFiann.                                                                                                             

Finally families of Captain John Hartley, Lieutenant Nicholas Mullins, and other family members of the volunteers, will depart to lay a Commemoration Wreath at the Coolbawn Monument. Again road safety practice will require the general public not to be at the site. An Garda Síochána and Stewards will be assisting in this safety matter. Proceedings including Drone Footage from the Lotts to Coolbawn can be viewed online at                                           https://www.facebook.com/TheCoolbawnAmbush                                           https://www.twitch.tv/coolbawnambush                                                          https://www.castlecomerparish.ie/webcam/                                                     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqL1nFt-DhB8wbn8nowisw

Glenmore, Saturday June 19th 2021

A prayer service and wreath laying ceremony will take place, commencing at 3pm, in Glenmore churchyard

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Special thanks to Ed Synnott for sending this.

Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh