1848 Tricolour Celebration in Waterford

The 1848 Tricolour Celebration is a cultural and historical event, which commemorates the first unveiling of the Irish Tricolour flag by Thomas Francis Meagher at 33 the Mall in Waterford city.

Thomas Francis Meagher was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848.

Gilbert Lee Meagher, a direct descendent of Thomas Francis Meagher, presented his great great grandfather's battle-scarred sword to the city of Waterford on Sunday 10th of March 2013.

This major annual commemoration which is now in its third year has been designated as a Gathering Event for 2013.

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