Post by Administrator on May 12, 2009 18:56:53 GMT
Sea Sunday, Kinsale 2009
This year as in most the Merchant Navy Association (Wales ) Barry Branch will both pay an annual visit and tribute those still not home from the sea.
The Mission to Seafarers is an international organization which serves seafarers at over 280 ports around the world, including Cork and Kinsale. The Sea Sunday Service is an ecumenical and inter-faith setting to commemorate those who have died at sea, to ptay for the safety of thise who work at sea and to remember all those who work at sea and remember all those services involved in rescues at sea.
Sea Sunday is celebrated in Kinsale early each Summer - ports about the country may differ on dates. The Kinsale service is generally held in St.Multose church around 1100 hrs followed by a Parade to the Mast and the Seaman's Memorial. A wreath is laid followed by a Blessing of the Boats at the Pier.
This year, Sea Sunday takes place on 17-May-2009.
This year will also be the 10th Anniversary of a Friendship Pact between The Merchant Navy Association (Wales ) Barry Branch and the Kinsale Harbour Board and Fishing Community. Although visits for Sea Sunday commenced earlier.
Quote: (PAST) Kinsale Mayor, Tomas O Brien said during his term in office : "Many a young Kinsale man left to go to Barry, which to them was the gateway to the world. For some it was the first time they had left their native town, and their families survived on the money they sent home. "Some settled in Barry and have families there today. Many others died in the wars while serving in both the Royal and Merchant Navies." This is Barry. Thursday 1 September 2005
CONTACTS:
Kinsale Sea Sunday contacts:
Lt.Cdr J.N.O'Toole(rtd) or
Canon David Williams (021-4772220)
Mission to Seafarers Website