Plaques for Kilkenny teenager gunned down in 1921 on centenary of tragedy
Thomas Phelan was killed in War of Independence at his home farm in Ballyragget, aged 18 years
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Two new plaques are being unveiled in Ballyragget in honour of Thomas Phelan, an 18-year-old gunned down by British soldiers near his home 100 years ago yesterday (April 21).
The project is the culmination of hard work by the Ballyragget Town Development Association, Ballyragget Heritage Group and the family of the late Thomas Phelan, with the assistance of the county council.
Grand-nephew of Thomas Phelan, John O’Shea, says great credit is due to local groups, including Ballyragget Tidy Towns, who helped out, and the people of Ballyragget for their enthusiasm for the project. Unfortunately, due to the public health guidelines at present, there can be no large public gathering or unveiling for the time being.