Ceremony to mark National Day of Commemoration
The annual National Day of Commemoration ceremony was held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin to honor Irish citizens who died in past wars or UN peacekeeping missions. The event, attended by President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, marks the anniversary of the 1921 truce that ended the Irish War of Independence.
Why it matters
This event serves as a vital national tradition for reconciliation and remembrance in Ireland, highlighting the country's commitment to peace and military service.
The annual National Day of Commemoration Ceremony has taken place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin.
President Catherine Connolly laid a wreath in honour of all Irish men and Irish women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations and other organisations in the service of peace.
The ceremony included the raising of the national flag and the observance of a minute's silence.
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