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Somme wreath gesture shows I’ll be a first minister for all, says O’Neill

Sinn Fein’s vice president has said that laying a wreath to mark the Battle of the Somme sends out a strong message that she wants to be a leader for all in Northern Ireland. While Sinn Fein lord mayors in Belfast have laid laurel wreaths on the ...

01 Jul 2022 at 15:38

Michelle O’Neill lays wreath for Battle of the Somme anniversary

Michelle O’Neill to lay a wreath for Battle of the Somme anniversary

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has laid a wreath in Belfast in memory of those who died at the Battle of the Somme. While Sinn Fein lord mayors in the capital have laid a laurel wreath on the anniversary of the First World War battle ...

01 Jul 2022 at 10:45

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Battle of the Somme commemoration to take place in Kilkenny on Sunday

An event will take place on Sunday, July 3, at the memorial in the Peace Park to remember those from Kilkenny who fought in the Battle of the Somme in World War I. There are 126 Kilkenny people who died in the battle. The ceremony will consist ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:33

Scotland

Veterans minister hails ‘incredible bravery’ of Battle of the Somme footballers

Scotland’s veterans minister has paid tribute to the “incredible bravery” of professional footballers who fought in a First World War battle which resulted in more than one million casualties. Players from Edinburgh’s Heart of Midlothian and ...

01 Jul 2023 at 11:19

First World War memorial to brave soldier given Grade II listing

A First World War memorial dedicated to a soldier who was fatally shot as he delivered a message during the Battle of Somme has been given Grade II listing. The memorial, in a Lancashire churchyard, commemorates the bravery of Private James ...

07 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Michelle O’Neill to break new ground by attending Remembrance Sunday in Belfast

Stormont’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill is to participate in the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Belfast City Hall – the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure will take part in such an event in Northern Ireland. The Sinn Fein vice ...

05 Nov 2024 at 18:25

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