Declan Kennedy and Cormac Browne picture after raising the flag at the 1916 commemoration ceremony in Desmond College. Pupils gathering to watch the raising of the flag at the 1916 commemoration ceremony in Desmond College. Students and staff that performed at the 1916 commemoration ceremony in Desmond College pictured with school principal Ms. Gavin-Barry. Johnny Hunt treated us to some fantastic bagpipe playing during the 1916 commemoration in Desmond College.