It will commemorate those who died during the pandemic and pay tribute to frontline workers.
Those who lost their lives during the pandemic will be remembered at a covid reflection ceremony in Offaly later this week.
The local authority is hosting the event in O'Connor Square in Tullamore this Friday at 12 noon, as part of a national campaign to commemorate those who died and pay tribute to frontline workers.
It'll include a wreath laying ceremony, with Tullamore Comhaltas also performing.
Local councillor Robert McDermott says all are welcome to join in the reflection:
Offaly County Council will host a Covid 19 Remembrance and Reflection ceremony on Friday 18 March at 12 noon in O’Connor Square, Tullamore, led by Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Robert McDermott. Tullamore Comhaltas are kindly providing reflective music for this event. All welcome. pic.twitter.com/gxRWmCNSoR
— Offaly County Council (@offalycoco) March 14, 2022
It's part of a series of commemorative events taking place across the country this weekend.
Ongoing supports are available from The Irish Hospice Foundation (Bereavement Support Line 1800 80 70 77), the HSE and Offaly County Council.
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