Commemorative Events

The National Irish Freedom Committee (NIFC) will plan and implement commemorations to pay tribute to courageous Americans who worked for Irish freedom and independence as well as commemorate events in Irish history and the contributions of Irish immigrants to America's independence, culture and prosperity.

Some commemorative events such as the 1916 Easter Sunday Commemoration and the Pete and Ellie Farley Commemoration will be held annually.

 Other commemorative events will be held on an ad-hoc basis. Such events may include commemorating significant event in Irish history or in American history involving Irish immigrants.

The Easter Sunday Commemoration will be held on Easter Sunday in New York. The location and program will be posted on the NIFC website and mailed to members. The program will commence with an Irish breakfast. After breakfast the Master of Ceremonies will introduce the speakers who will read the 1916 Proclamation, the Easter Statement from Ireland, and Cumann na Saoirse Easter Sunday Address. The program will conclude with a talk by Brian Mor O' Baoighill. The Pete And Ellie Farley Commemoration -

The Pete and Ellie Farley Commemoration will be held during the month of May in New Jersey. The location and program will be posted on the NIFC website and mailed to members. The program will commence of with a lunch. The Master of Ceremonies will introduce the speaker who will pay tribute to Pete and Ellie's dedication to one of the many causes they held dear during their lifetime. An 'Appreciation Award' will be given to the speaker who was selected to illuminate one of these shared causes.

Ad-Hoc Commemorations will be held as circumstances warrant to commemorate special events in Irish history or in American history involving Irish immigrants. The location and program for these events will be posted on the NIFC website and mailed to members. These events will generally be held on a centennial, bicentennial or other significant anniversary. The program will vary depending on the type of event and the number of people participating. Breakfast or luncheons with guest speakers may be appropriate in some cases. Visits to battlefield or gravesites would be appropriate in other cases.

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