In this the centenary year of the Sigerson Cup it is appropriate that its donor George Sigerson, Poet, Patriot, Scientist and Scholar has been remembered. A plaque to his memory was unveiled on Wednesday 3rd March at his former residence, 3 Clare Street, Dublin by the Mayor of Dublin Gerry Breen before a large crowd. Among the speakers was Gerry Cooney, President of the GAA. Afterwards a new book on his life and times was launched in the nearby National Library. The book, written by Ken McGilloway from Derry was launched by Luke Gibbons, Professor of Irish Literary and Cultural Studies at the School of Drama and Media Studies, National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The book presents a fascinating story of a man almost forgotten by history. There have been two other launches of the book, at his birthplace, Strabane, Co. Tyrone and in the Cardinal O'Fiaich Library the Armagh City the previous days.
The photo includes left to right: Joe Martin, LULS, Larry Breen, FLHS, John Dooher, FULS, and Anne Breen, FLHS at the unveiling ceremony.
