It will be almost 99 years since the liner Lusitania was torpedoed as it approached Cork Harbour on a voyage from New York. Organised by Cobh Tourism these ceremonies are fitting memorials to all those who lost their lives on that fateful war time voyage.
The first ceremony commences at the Lusitania graves in the Old Church Cemetery just outside Cobh at 2pm. Following prayers, musical honours by St. Colman's Pipe Band and the Commodore Male Voice Choir and the laying of wreaths, the proceedings move to Cobh town centre.
A parade led by a Colour Party from the O.N.E. and representatives of civic, maritime and historical groups will leave from the Old Town Hall on Lynch's Quay at approximately 2.45pm to the Lusitania Peace Memorial in Casement Square.
Further ceremonies will take place remembering the tragic events of 7 May 1915 and the days immediately afterwards. The local fishermen put to sea immediately to help with the rescue efforts and the people of Cobh provided comfort to those who had lost everything. As a symbol of the immense humanitarian effort of all Cobh people a fisherman and a local woman will lay floral tributes along with the Mayor of Cobh in memory of all those who died.
