The annual Memorial Service to mark the 26th Anniversary of the Remembrance Park in Downings took place at Downings Pier on Bank Holiday Monday. Since it was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Philip Boyce in January 2000, there has been an event taking place on the August Bank Holiday weekend with an Ecumenical Blessing by the Clergy. The main driving force behind the project over the years is the chairman, Phrionnsias Mac Giolla Bhríde who has designed many changes and improvements to the area over the years. He welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming along including Fr. Paddy Dunne PP, Rev. Adrian Dorrian representing Rev. Chris Matchette from the Church of Ireland and Joy Buchanan from the Presbyterian Church.
