Blue Plaque for Viscount Macartney - 28 May 2008 |
The Mackie family in the newly restored buildings at Lisanoure castle were hosts to the unveiling of the plaque to Viscount Macartney on a fine spring day. The expected rain stayed away and a family atmosphere ensured that the proceedings were an enjoyable occasion. Macartney's biographer, Peter Roebuck provided an interesting outline of the eventful life and colourful career of an able man who had made his mark in areas all over the world.
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| The Guests assemble before the ceremony |
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| Victor Price speaks of the current tragedy in China, Doreen Corcoran opens the proceedings and Peter Buck, Macartney's biography, gives a synopsis of of Macartney's life and career | |||
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| Mrs Susie Mackie and Peter Buck unveil the plaque | Victor Price, Sean Nolan, Doreen Corcoran and Sadie Devlin after the ceremony | ||
Archive Macartney Plaque |