Iolaire Festival of Remembrance - Tickets
On Monday 31st December, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar will host a civic event from 9:30pm in the Lewis Sports Centre to mark the centenary of the Iolaire tragedy, featuring military and school band performances, poetry readings and songs, drama in addition to spiritual elements.
This commemoration is of major significance for our Islands. The events of that terrible night in January 1919 impacted on communities throughout the Western Isles and remain a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our young men in the service of their country. It is the worst tragedy to befall our Islands and its effect reverberates to this day.
The capacity for the event in the Lewis Sports Centre is 720 and therefore, although tickets will be free of charge, there will only a limited number available and we do anticipate a high demand for tickets. Tickets will be on a first come first served basis and will be available to reserve from 9am on Monday 10th September.
We would encourage the public to be mindful of older family members, neighbours or friends, who may wish to attend but may not have access to the internet and/or phone.
This will be an opportunity for our community to bring in the New Year together as we remember the men and families associated with HMY Iolaire.
Tickets will be free of charge but there will only be a limited number available on a first come, first serve basis from 9am on Monday 10th September 2018 online at https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/news/2018/july/tickets-for-a-community-remembers-event/. and over the phone by calling Customer Services on 01851 600 502.
The Iolaire Working Group also has a Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/AnIolaire/.
