Lost At Sea
Howth, Ireland
The monument was erected by The Howth Fishermens Association and commemorated the lives of all persons lost at sea, no matter where or no matter how.Representative memorial plaques follow Fishermen Brian Faherty and Michael McDonogh of The Lively Lady, Inís-More, Aran IslandsLost at Sea, March 1st 1982 in Rossaveal.Sadly missed by their families & friends Ar dheis dé go raibh a nanam In loving memory of the crew of‘The Geraldine’ Joseph Rickard (Skipper), Patrick Harford, Patrick O'Rourke, Joseph Gaffney, Christopher Farren.Who perished when their boat was sunk by a German U-Boat off Lambay Island, on 30th March 1918.Cadet Valere Begas Aged 23 years Lost in North Sea, 18th November 1939 Serving in Merchant Navy Remembered with love by his family John J. McAllister died when the St. Ibar sank on 30th October 1973Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Pray for him End of memorial plaques]The Cross represents the Love of God, The rode edge and shell motif, His nets.The anchor reflects our dependence on Him, The rock...the safety of the land, The swirling stones...the dancers of the sea The 12 sides...the months of the year The hooped railing...the rise and fall of the waves. Ag Chíost an mhuir Ag Chíost an t-iasc I líontaibh Dé go gcastar sinn. Christ of the Sea Christ of the Fish May we be gathered in the nets of God.This monument was unveiled by President Mary Robinson on Tuesday 15th of March 1994 at 12-00 noon.Quotations from the children of Howth National School. ——— For those who never came back...Stephen Lambert (age 12)Although your light was washed away by water you will always glow in our hearts.Lisa Breen and Claire Moore (age 12Lost, but never to be forgotten..Sinead Keegan(age 10),Claire McCormac(age 11),Selene Fagan (12) In memory of those who died at sea..Niamh McGrath (age 11) Even though you were lost at sea your spirits will always be with us.Gillian O'Gallaghan (age 12) Although you are dead and gone, your memory lives on.Emily Wall (age 12) For those lost at sea we will remember you with loveBrendan Lynch (age 11)Patrons Monsignor Brendan Houlihan P.P.Canon Cecil Hyland C. IDr. Michael Woods Cllr. Michael Joe Cosgrave Capt. Gaisford St.Lawrenc Capt. John Burrows M.M. Senator Feargal QuinnProject ConsultantsJames Kilroy B.Arch.N.U.I. Cllr. Liam Creaven Committee Nick Quigley, Margaret Vase, Evelyn Sugrue, Marie O'Neill, Mary Redmond, Evelyn O'Shea, Elaine Mooney, Joan Milne Nickey Moore