AN opportunity for Limerick people and visitors to the city to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them is available by visiting the Christmas Remembrance Tree, at the junction of Bedford Row and O’Connell Street until Thursday, December 22. The official placing of the tree was attended by Mayor of Limerick, Cllr Jim Long, members of Limerick Thomond rotary Club and representatives from the nominated organisations set to benefit.
The public will have the opportunity to write the name of the person they wish to be remembered on a yellow ribbon which will be put on the Remembrance Tree.
It is estimated that over 10,000 names will be remembered.
Commenting, Eamonn Flynn, president of Limerick Thomond Rotary Club, said that the location of the tree on Bedford Row is a focal point of assembly for shoppers and visitors to the city.
“It’s a lovely way to remember a loved one by tying a ribbon on the tree in their memory, and the tree will stand proudly in the heart of our city centre this December.
“We would be delighted if schools’ choirs and choral groups would use this site for singing carols that are so much part of our Christmas celebrations”.
Limerick Thomond Rotary Club is nominating a number of organisations to benefit from the voluntary donations that the public may contribute to this project.
“Headway Limerick, The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland, The Irish Motor Neurone Association and Multiple Sclerosis Limerick are most deserving of support and members of these organisations will be in attendance at the Remembrance Tree each day to encourage participation by all in this unique event in our festive calendar,” concluded Mr Flynn.
