A Special Event Will Take Place At City Hall This Afternoon
The event will celebrate India's Republic Day
It's part of Cork City Council's Decade of Centenaries programme.
A speech will be delivered on the influence that Cork's martyred Lord Mayor, Terence MacSwiney had on Mahatma Ghandi.
A lunchtime of colourful song and dance is planned by the Indian Embassy in the presence of Ambassador Sandeep Kumar.
Ambassador Kumar will talk about India's relationship with Ireland and an Indian banquet will also be served.
Cork City Librarian, Liam Ronayne will deliver a speech on the the international influence of Terence Mc Swiney.
The event opens at City Hall from 12.30.
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