The Jimmy Murray Statue Memorial Committee would like to cordially invite you to the unveiling of the statue 30th November and 1st December 2024.
We have planned a host of events over the weekend to entertain, educate and to remember the great Roscommon Captain. A weekend full of song, reflection and celebration awaits dignitaries, Roscommon County Football Fans and the families of the 1943 and 1944 players as well as Knockcroghery parish residents who remember “Jamsie” so fondly.
The centrepiece of the weekend will be the unveiling of the statue which local sculptor Mark Feeley has carved. The figure of Jimmy Murray was carved from a 3 and a half tonne block of limestone which was obtained from the Lecarrow Quarry. This finished piece which will stand proudly on the Village Green in Knockcroghery. This limestone that it is carved from has not left the parish on its journey to completion, a fact we are very proud of. The statue will be unveiled by Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns.
The schedule of events are outlined below.
Saturday 30th November
Historical Talk by Tony Conboy on the History of the 1943/44 team and Regina Donlon – History of the Knockcroghery in the 1943/1944 Period. Culleen Hall, Knockcroghery, 8pm
Singing Session: Join Alastair Beegan & Ann Marie Murray along with a host of Musical Guests as they remember songs of the Jimmy Murray album (the West Awake), Great GAA Songs & other Classics.
Murrays Bar, Knockcroghery, 9.30pm
Sunday 1st December
Rememberance Mass for the deceased members of the 1943/44 team and their families.
St Patrick’s Church Knockcroghery 12.30
32 Club Parade
Representatives of the 32 clubs of Roscommon led by the Artane Band will parade to the Village Green
From 1.30pm approx
Artane Band Recital
Featuring A roster of Tunes as featured in Croke Park
Knockcroghery Village Green
Speeches
Including President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, sculptor Mark Feeley and others.
Followed by Unveiling of the Statue.
