Famine Commemoration plans for Kilrush will be formally unveiled today.
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The West Clare town will host the National Event from May 3rd to 12th including a visit by President Michael D. Higgins
Later this morning the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan will pay a visit today to launch the 10 day programme of events.
Mayor of Kilrush Mairéad O’Brien says locals are looking forward to hosting the Minister – and hopes large numbers of visitors will decide to attend the famine commemoration next month

