The annual ceremony of commemoration and wreath-laying at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge is arranged and led by the Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland District with
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Call Out To Celbridge LDF/FCÁCall Out To Celbridge LDF/FCÁ
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A Wexford Man’s Plans for D-DayA Wexford Man’s Plans for D-Day
Cover image: Personnel and equipment arriving at Normandy by air and sea following the D-Day invasion in 1944. (Photo: US National Archives and Records Administration, 26-G-2517.) Captain Rickard Donovan –
International Day of UN PeacekeepersInternational Day of UN Peacekeepers
For millions in conflict-affected situations around the world, peacekeeping is a necessity and a hope. Let us work together to make peacekeeping more effective in protecting people and advancing peace
Glasnevin Commemorates US Memorial DayGlasnevin Commemorates US Memorial Day
Today we were honoured to attend Glasnevin Cemetery for a very special event: The 2019 Observance of America’s Memorial Day and Ceremonies Decorating the Graves of Irish Veterans of the
Defence Forces Veterans’ DayDefence Forces Veterans’ Day
Defence Forces Veterans’ Day 2019 The annual Irish Defence Forces Veterans’ Day took place today in Collins Barracks, Dublin. The event was attended by the Minister of State with Responsibility
ANZAC Day 2019ANZAC Day 2019
Anzac Day is the solemn national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand to remember all those soldiers who have fought and died for their country. It is marked