Limerick to host a National Day of Commemoration ceremony
Ceremony to honour all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service
LIMERICK will host a National Day of Commemoration ceremony this Sunday, July 14 to honour all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations and other international organisations in the service of peace.
This is the 12th year that Limerick City and County Council will host the ceremony, which takes place at 11am in the open area on the grounds of the Council Buildings at Merchant’s Quay.
Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Dan McSweeney will lay a wreath honouring those who lost their lives, the National Flag will be raised and a minute’s silence observed.
A guard of honour will be provided by the 12th Infantry Battalion based at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick.
A musical element will be provided by Limerick based choir The Curraghgower Singers under the direction of choir master, Mr Timothy Schinnick, along with bugler, Don Phelan, uilleann piper, Colleen Shanks and drummer, Sadhbh Ryan.
The multi-faith ceremony is open to members of the public, with representatives from the Roman Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, the Quakers and the Jewish Community leading the ceremony of prayers and readings.
People attending the ceremony are advised to attend not later than 15 minutes beforehand as seating will be limited.
Other ceremonies are taking place nationwide. Mayor of Limerick, John Moran will attend the main national ceremony in Dublin at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.