Dungarvan Honors 1895 Shipwreck Tragedy | Waterford News

Dungarvan is set to honor the tragic 1895 Christmas Eve shipwreck of the Moresby, which claimed 20 lives—including a two-year-old girl—by creating a permanent memorial. A councilor championed the motion, emphasizing the need to remember both the victims and the bravery of those who responded. Funded locally, this community-driven initiative seeks to preserve this pivotal maritime moment in the town’s history, ensuring future generations never forget the human cost and courage displayed that day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/506e259732e8e7e1