The Royal British Legioni – Ireland's Military Story

05 - October , 2021

Project Update – A Strong Voice for Veterans

Posted by : Wesley Bourke
Decorum NI, Irish Veterans, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner's Office, Royal British Legion, SSAFA, The Not Forgotten Association Northern Ireland, Veterans' Welfare
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Project Update – A Strong Voice for Veterans Photos by John O’Byrne For many veterans’ life after leaving the armed forces is challenging. Ensuring that all veterans receive the support and care they deserve is also a challenge. On the island of Ireland there are an estimated 150,000 and 20,000 British Armed Forces (Army, Royal

15 - August , 2020

International Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day

Posted by : Wesley Bourke
Irish War Memorial Gardens, RBL, Royal British Legion Rep. of Ireland, Second World War, Victory in Japan, VJ Day 75
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Pipers, Buglers, Trumpeters, Cornet Players, Town Criers and Churches around the world took part in the important commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, better known as VJ Day: the day the war not only ended in the Pacific, but also the day the Second World War ended. Organised by Pagentmaster Bruno

07 - November , 2019

Annual Remembrance Ceremony at Granegorman

Posted by : Wesley Bourke
Armistice Day, The Great War, The Royal British Legion, World War One
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Dignitaries, members of the Irish Defence Forces, veterans, family, and members of the public turned out in the rain today at Grangegorman Military Cemetery to remember those who served and lost their lives during the Great War. The annual remembrance event is co-hosted by the OPW and Claddagh Branch Royal British Legion (RoI). The colour