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The Irish National Foresters are holding their 100th Annual Convention in Ballyholland next month with delegates from all over Ireland expected.
Local branches St. Ita Branch 409 and Fr. John Rooney are hosting the celebrations. The Fr. John Rooney branch celebrates 124yrs of Foresters in Ballyholland and their sister branch St. Ita celebrates 80 years and remains the only female branch within the INF.
Sr Joan McAteer from the St. Ita branch is currently High Chief Ranger of the INF Executive Council.
Sr Kathleen McAteer, Executive Council General Secretary said "We at branch St. Ita are proud of our heritage and extremely proud of our esteemed member Sr Joan McAteer, as she leads our branch in hosting the Centennial Celebrations whilst holding the position of High Chief Ranger of the INF Executive Council, the first ever Lady H.C.R in the history of the INF."
INF Hall, Ballyholland. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie
The Convention takes place at Ballyholland from 1-3 August with a full programme of events.
Events
Friday 1 8pm: Civic Reception for members and delegates
Saturday 2 11am: Convention parade from Ballyholland INF to Ballyholland Mass Rock. Entertainment will be held throughout the day with music from Liam McDonald, Damien Quinn and Disco King.
Sunday 3: Convention Banquet at Canal Court Hotel, Newry.
