Bishop William O'Higgins Heritage Project

17/09/2021

Pics of the recent DEDICATION ceremony and celebration - 28.08.2021 includes 2020 installation / unveiling / contract signing and Barraghbeg.

This is the story from Jan 2016 to 2021 - the works contracts were signed in Jan 2020 and Covid 19 struck - the statue was installed & unveiled in Sept 2020 with a very restricted number of 15 people allowed - the completion celebration of dedication took place in September 2021 & was performed by Bishop Francis Duffy - with many distinguished guests including the Artist - Dony McManus and many members from public life -

17/09/2021

Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnois Francis Duffy, recently led a ceremony of dedication, at the Bishop William O’Higgins statue, that was unveiled in Drumlish in September of last year under very restrictive Covid 19 regulations.

29/08/2021

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28/08/2021

A special dedication ceremony will be held today in Drumlish for the statue of famous historical Bishop.Bishop William O’Higgins was born in Drumlish in 1794 an...

21/08/2021

SATURDAY, 28 AUGUST 2021 at 2pm
DEDICATION of the BISHOP WILLIAM O'HIGGINS Statue
All are welcome to this outdoor event that will take place at the church grounds/carpark. Light refreshments will be available on the day!

21/12/2020

Deepest sympathy to Brendan Murray (Sec. of the O'Higgins Heritage Project) and all the Murray Family of Ferefad on the death of their beloved Monica. May she rest in Peace -

Monica Murray nee Tully Ferefad, Longford. Monday, 20th December. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.

19/09/2020

Live footage from the UNVEILING today courtesy of Longford Heritage & Archives - in the company of Mrs Mary McDermott, GG Grand niece of William O'Higgins in the company of her two sons - Alex and Seán. Also Séamus Butler - Chairman of the LCDC and Peter MacManus b/o Dony MacManus (Artist) who is in Washington and whose presence we in Drumlish look forward to at a later date - and a big Ceremony of Dedication post Covid -
Huge thanks to Mairéad Ní Chonghaile for face book living this video...

15/09/2020

DUE to the Government's COVID Regulations announced today 15th September 2020, Saturday's unveiling is RESTRICTED to 15 people. It will be a very LOW KEY affair, the unveiling will happen, it will be recorded and there will no hanging around afterward -
There will be an official DEDICATION at a future date by Bishop Francis Duffy when it is safe to do - we deeply regret that this has to be so but it more important that people remain safe...
You can come and see the sculpture in your own time any time after 3.30 to 3.40 on Saturday - thank you for your patience and understanding - Spread the word!