Springfield, MA Holds Irish Remembrance Ceremony Honoring 1981 Irish Hunger Strike

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Garden of Remembrance, Springfield, MA. Courtesy of Springfield.gov

Public officials and local Irish leaders are holding a special Irish Remembrance ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the Rose Garden in Forest Park. The event honors Ireland’s history and history and celebrates Irish heritage and traditions that have enriched Springfield for generations.

It also marks the 45th anniversary of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike, in which ten young Irishmen lost their lives. The ceremony remembers the families and communities affected by the conflict, while reflecting on the importance of remembrance, reconciliation and the ongoing pursuit of peace, according to the office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno.

Irish Proclamation in the Garden of Remembrance, Springfield, MA. Courtesy of Springfield.gov

Congressman Richard Neal is attending the ceremony, along with officials from the Irish Cultural Centre of Western New England, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the John Boyle O'Reilly Club. 

Vocalist Deirdre Riley performs the American and Irish national anthems, and after the ceremony, The Pourmen play live music from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring family and friends to enjoy the afternoon. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

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