Remembrance garden for lost at sea unveiled

A memorial garden dedicated to people lost at sea has been unveiled in Union Hall as the West Cork fishing village prepares to welcome President Michael D Higgins for a commemoration service on Sunday.

Remembrance garden for lost at sea unveiled
Fri, 20 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Louise Roseingrave

A 300-year-old, 18ft, anchor salvaged off the coast locally forms the centrepiece of the memorial garden, set to feature more than 80 names including the five fisherman lost in the Jan 15 sinking of the Tit Bonhomme in Glandore Harbour.

Family and friends of the crewmen of Tit Bonhomme are to gather on the pier for the commemorative service.

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