Ivy Day (Ireland)
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Ivy Day | |
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Observed by | Ireland |
Date | October 6 |
Frequency | annual |
Ivy Day (Irish: Lá an Eidhneáin) was formerly observed on October 6 in Ireland, in memory of the prominent nationalist politician Charles Stewart Parnell who died on that date (June 27, 1846 – October 6, 1891). James Joyce's short story "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" features several Irish canvassers discussing Parnell's memory.
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A small ceremony still takes place at Parnell's graveside in Glasnevin Cemetery on the Sunday nearest 6 October. It is attended by a small number of devotees of Parnell and a brief oration is delivered in his honour (at midday).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Eve of Ivy Day' Seminar". Glasnevin Trust. Retrieved 13 November 2013.