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06/11/2018
Field Of Remembrance Opens At Belfast City Hall
The Field of Remembrance has officially opened at Belfast City Hall.
Hundreds of poppies on crosses have been placed at The Cenotaph to mark the centenary end of the First World War.
The Royal British Legion memorial is a tribute to all of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and in subsequent wars.
It is one of six Fields of Remembrance across the UK.
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Hundreds of poppies on crosses have been placed at The Cenotaph to mark the centenary end of the First World War.
The Royal British Legion memorial is a tribute to all of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and in subsequent wars.
It is one of six Fields of Remembrance across the UK.
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14 October 2014
Irish Govt Accepts Remembrance Sunday Invitation
The Irish government has said it has accepted an invitation by the British government to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph during this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremony. Dublin has accepted the invitation to attend the ceremonies on 9 November 2014 in recognition of the Irish men and women who have served in the British Armed Forces.
Irish Govt Accepts Remembrance Sunday Invitation
The Irish government has said it has accepted an invitation by the British government to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph during this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremony. Dublin has accepted the invitation to attend the ceremonies on 9 November 2014 in recognition of the Irish men and women who have served in the British Armed Forces.
02 June 2016
War Memorial Attacked In North Belfast
A European Great War Memorial has been attacked in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Woodvale area overnight. Republican slogans were sprayed over the memorial to soldiers who died in World War One and the Peace Tree was also daubed and kicked over. It is the third time the memorial has been attacked in the last three weeks.
War Memorial Attacked In North Belfast
A European Great War Memorial has been attacked in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Woodvale area overnight. Republican slogans were sprayed over the memorial to soldiers who died in World War One and the Peace Tree was also daubed and kicked over. It is the third time the memorial has been attacked in the last three weeks.
12 January 2004
Lottery funding aids schools' WWII history lessons
The New Opportunities Fund today launched National Lottery funding to enable Northern Ireland pupils to learn about the experiences of veterans of the Second World War. The scheme, 'Their Past – Your Future', is a UK-wide schools and education project which is being developed by the Imperial War Museum.
Lottery funding aids schools' WWII history lessons
The New Opportunities Fund today launched National Lottery funding to enable Northern Ireland pupils to learn about the experiences of veterans of the Second World War. The scheme, 'Their Past – Your Future', is a UK-wide schools and education project which is being developed by the Imperial War Museum.
11 June 2014
L'Derry War Records Made Available
War memorial records for L'Derry have been made public to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the First World War. The records are now available to view at L'Derry City Council's Archive and Genealogy Service and the Public Record Office (PRONI). The records contain details of soldiers from the city who fought and died during the First World War.
L'Derry War Records Made Available
War memorial records for L'Derry have been made public to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the First World War. The records are now available to view at L'Derry City Council's Archive and Genealogy Service and the Public Record Office (PRONI). The records contain details of soldiers from the city who fought and died during the First World War.
19 April 2013
Cenotaph Union Flag Plans Rejected
A proposal to fly the union flag above the cenotaph at Belfast City Hall has been rejected by councillors. The announcement follows a decision by the Royal British Legion not to support the move.
Cenotaph Union Flag Plans Rejected
A proposal to fly the union flag above the cenotaph at Belfast City Hall has been rejected by councillors. The announcement follows a decision by the Royal British Legion not to support the move.
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