The Lorrha Martin O’Meara VC committee pictured at the Martin O’Meara memorial in the village on the occasion of a visit from then Australian Ambassador Gary Gray in 2022. From left: Louis McCormack (Treasurer), Cllr Michael O’Meara, Martina Needham, Ger O’Meara (Secretary), Joe Dolan (Lorrha Lord Mayor), Ambassador Gary Gray, Rose Mannion (Chairperson), Mike Hoctor. PHOTO: TOM DOHERTY, FIPPA

Ambassador to visit Lorrha

The Lorrha Martin O’Meara VC committee will be holding a commemorative Anzac Service at the Martin O’Meara Memorial in Lorrha Village, on Monday, May 25, at 1pm. The Australian Ambassador to Ireland, Chantelle Taylor, has confirmed her attendance.

As a lead up to the ceremony, Ger O’Meara will display his extensive collection of memorabilia in Lorrha Community Hall from Saturday to Monday (May 23-25) from 10am to 2pm. More details to follow.