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Annual Commemoration of Irish Famine Victims in Cohasset
October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The annual commemoration of the Brig St.John pays homage to the Irish passengers who lost their lives after a nor’easter sank the ship off the coast of Cohasset in 1849. The Irish passengers were fleeing the Irish famine.
Mass is celebrated at 1 p.m., with Monsignor Kevin O’Leary serving as celebrant. Professor Christine Kinealy is the featured speaker.
