Prosperous Heritage Group to mark Frank Conroy 90th anniversary

The Prosperous Heritage Group will mark the 90th anniversary of the death of Kilcullen native Frank Conroy with a special public commemoration at the Kilcullen Heritage Centre on Saturday, 20 June, at 3pm.

Conroy was born in Kilcullen in 1914 and later joined the International Brigades to defend the Democratic Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. He was killed at Córdoba, Spain, in 1936, becoming one of the Irish volunteers who gave their lives in the fight against fascism.

In a significant and symbolic moment, the Prosperous Heritage Group will publicly unfurl the International Brigade’s red, yellow and purple banner for the first time at the commemoration.

The main speaker at the event will be Kildare historian James Durney, who will be joined by Harry Owens, historian of the Spanish Civil War. The event will be chaired by Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare South.

Music on the day will be provided by young local traditional Irish musicians, with organisers also hinting that a special guest may join them on stage.

Admission is free, and all are welcome.

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