To commemorate the sinking of the Lusitania that took place on May 7th, 1915 & to remember the victims of the tragedy, the following events will take place on May 1st, 2015 in Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork:

7.30pm:

Ryder and Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboats on display.

7.45pm:

Fly-over of Irish Coast Guard Helicopter.

8pm:

Official Opening of Centenary Weekend by Mr Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Marine, Food & Defence, on Courtmacsherry pier. Teas / coffees available in Community Hall.

6 – 9pm:

Lusitania Exhibitions in RNLI Lifeboat Station and Community Hall showing artefacts, memorabilia and story boards.

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