Larry Wall-Fitzpatrick Celebrations 2011

This year the Larry Wall Celebrations will take place in The Commons village on Sunday June 12^th commencing at 2pm. The Fitzpatrick’s and their kinfolk welcome all who wish to join them in The Commons to come along and join in the festivities. Those who play music, dance a step or sing a song, don’t forget your instrument. The venue is Webster’s Lounge, The Commons and it is planned to have a dance platform also.

Larry Wall-Fitzpatrick 1894-1955

It is 26 years since Larry Wall-Fitzpatrick was first honoured when a Memorial in his honour was unveiled in The Commons village on Sunday May 12^th 1985 and a musical Commemoration was held in his beloved native village. Since that very special event, Larry’s memory has been kept alive, not alone by his musical friends and family, but by his legendary prowess as a fine traditional musician, which has been recognised far and wide in journals such as the Comhaltas world-wide magazine, the county newspaper The Tipperary Star and the ever popular Ballingarry Parish Journal. His last resting place at the high ground in Ballingarry Cemetery is a place of pilgrimage for the many who revered his music and integrity. This Commemoration is dedicated not only to Larry but to all the great musicians of the Slieveardagh area, especially those who knew and played with him throughout his lifetime.

This year there will be family members present, including some who have never seen Ireland present in The Commons, some are travelling from Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, as well as from all over Ireland. To all who make the effort to be part of this musical event, the family and local Committee express their thanks and welcome you all to The Commons. This promises to be a memorable occasion for all concerned.

All are welcome.

N.B. If anyone has any queries, please contact Annie or Eileen Heaphy at 052/9154205 OR Michael Fitzpatrick at 053/9421164