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Wexford's ‘forgotten ones' to be honoured at annual patron in paupers' graveyard
Wexford People
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The annual patron at the Paupers' Graveyard, Coolcotts, Wexford will take place on Friday, June 6 at 7.30 p.m.
The patron honours the memory of the Wexford men, women and children buried in the Paupers' Graveyard between 1852 - 1939.
Many of 'The Forgotten Ones' buried in the graveyard were inmates of Wexford Union Workhouse - known today as the old Wexford Hospital. Also 27 victims of the 1859 'Pomona' shipwreck were laid to rest in the Paupers' Graveyard.
'Our committee is very grateful to Wexford's HFC Band with their musical director Dara Pender and Wexford Male Voice Choir with their musical Director Fiona Kelly who will be in attendance at the Patron,' said Helen Corish.
Light refreshments will be served immediately after the ceremony at the nearby Coolcotts Community Centre, O'Leary Road and all are welcome.
