youthreach proclamation 2016
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Proclamation DayMarch 15th 2016
“A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great
importance.”
1916 Proclamation
The first paragraph addresses both Irish men and women- recognising women as equals
The proclamation set out hopes for a free Ireland where it's people would have ownership of the land It recognised the religious and civil liberty(freedom) of all Ireland's citizensWanted all children cared and provided for equally
All those who signed the proclamation were executed
Our national flagDesigned by Thomas F Meagher, flown in Waterford 1848Green- CatholicOrange- ProdestantWhite- Peace
Our Proclamation 2016
Four classes wrote their own version of the proclamation in which they discussed topics they thought were relevant to Ireland today
Themes included Homelessness crisisA wish for a United IrelandHealthcare crisisEquality Freedom of speechMany more issues.......Check out the board...well done to all involved😇😀