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One of the leading figures of the Easter Rising, Roger Casement’s path from servant of the Crown to Irish nationalist and, ultimately, to the gallows in Pentonville Prison where he was hanged for treason on the 3rd of August 1916, remains one of the most fascinating revolutionary journeys in our recent history.
On Wednesday 3rd August, Ireland 2016, Irish Aid and the Defence Forces will mark the Casement’s contribution to international human rights by hosting a free open day for families and the general public from 11am to 5pm at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Dublin 22.
This special event offers a unique opportunity for families and children to have access to the base, which is normally closed to the public. Transformed for the occasion with market stalls, picnic areas, play areas for children, a whole host of activities are planned for young and old to enjoy. Military vehicles, vintage aircraft and rare memorabilia will be on display throughout the day, as well as special military capability displays by members of the Air Corps and Defence Forces.
A specially curated programme of exhibitions and talks on Casement, his life and legacy, will take place throughout the day. Guest speakers from some of Ireland’s most respected humanitarian organisations will participate in a panel discussion, hosted by broadcaster Sean O’Rourke, on the issues and challenges facing those working in development and human rights today.
The ‘Casement: A Revolutionary Journey’ exhibition will be on view, which features unique artefacts from Casement’s missions abroad and audiences will be brought back in time to hear a live performance of extracts from his famous speech from the dock.
The Casement open day is free but ticketed. Up to a maximum of 10 tickets per person are available, on a first come first served basis. Full details available at www.ireland.ie

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