Admission to Kerry County Museum will be free tomorrow, Wednesday 3 August to commemorate Roger Casement’s execution in Pentonville Prison, London on this day 100 years ago. The Museum is open from 9.30am until 5.30pm – last admission is at 4.30pm.

Ballyheigue History and Heritage Group is hosting a series of activities on the evening of Wednesday 3 August including musical pieces and a spectacular flare display by the Inshore Rescue, the unveiling of a plaque by Sean Seosamh O Conchuir and an illustrated lecture by our curator Helen O’Carroll at 8pm.

Various events will also take place in Dublin, including a special event at the Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, between 11 am and 5 pm to commemorate the life and legacy of Roger Casement. Museum curator Helen O’Carroll will give a presentation on our current major exhibition “Casement in Kerry: a revolutionary journey”.

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