By Olivia KelleherPresident Michael D Higgins called for a renewed commitment to support all vulnerable people in the world at the annual Famine Commemoration Ceremony at UCC today. President Higgins speaking at the 'National Famine Commemoration' in #UCC this afternoon about the effects of the famine on #Cork City and County pic.twitter.com/Ne4Zc2K7PW — Oliver O'Hanlon (@OOH99) May 12, 2018The President spoke of our solidarity with migrants and refugees borne out of our historic experience. President Higgins added that given the "catastrophic dimension" of Ireland's history, "we must deliver not only charity but justice". Meanwhile, UCC is launching a Famine Online Project which was born out of the Atlas of the Great Irish Famine which was published in 2012. The choir included representatives of Cork Penny Dinners, the High Hopes Choir, Crosshaven Community Choir and UCC Choral Society.

Source: Evening echo May 12, 2018 18:11 UTC