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WATCH: The names of 250 locals lost during the pandemic are read aloud a candlelit vigil in Skibbereen

November 5th, 2021 2:00 PM

By Jackie Keogh

A section of the large crowd in the Fairfield where the names of those who passed away locally during the pandemic were read aloud. Photo: Anne Minihane

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A candlelit procession for those who died during the pandemic was held in Skibbereen on October 28.

The names of 250 local people who lost their lives during the past 18 months were read out as part of the event.

This video shows all 250 names being read aloud.

'Candle in the Wind' was proposed by producer David Puttnam but organised by the Skibbereen Arts Festival.

Video by Jackie Keogh

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