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Somme Commemoration at Irish National War Memorial 2024

The annual commemoration of the Battle of the Somme and wreath-laying at the

Irish National War Memorial in Islandbridge, Dublin 8, will be held on Saturday, 13th July 2023, from 12 noon to 3 pm.

National Service of Remembrance in Dublin

The National Service of Remembrance is in the National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Patrick, Dublin, on Sunday 12th November 2023, in the presence of His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland.

We will remember at Grangegorman, Dublin

On Thursday, 9th November 2023, the Claddagh Branch of the Royal British Legion will hold its annual remembrance ceremony at the Grangegorman Military Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland's largest military cemetery. The event will start at 11 am. Everyone is welcome.

Wexford Branch's Autumn 2023 Newsletter

Articles on 'Excused Drill', New Members, County Wexford Remembrance Services, St Patrick's Cathedral Dublin Remembrance Services, Armed Forces Pension Scheme and more.

‘An immense honour to serve’—Brian Duffy MBE

Mr Brian Duffy MBE, confirmed his resignation as Chairman of the Republic of Ireland District, saying,

It is with mixed emotions that I write to confirm to you my decision to resign from my role as District Chairman of the Royal British Legion in the Republic of Ireland. After much contemplation, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to step down and pass the torch to new leadership.

Killester Garden Village: Book launch

The Killester Garden Village Memorial Committee is launching its book on Saturday 26th August 2023. The book tells the stories of the Great War veterans and families who lived in the 289 homes for heroes in The Demesne, Middle Third, Abbeyfield, and The Orchard, within Killester. Read more…

Do you know someone who served in the Korean War?

The Royal British Legion invites British and Commonwealth Korean War veterans, bereaved family members and their descendants (spouse, partner, or family members) to a special Remembrance event in London to commemorate their service and sacrifice. Read more…

Somme Commemoration and Wreath Laying 2023

The annual commemoration of the Battle of the Somme and wreath-laying at the Irish National War Memorial in Islandbridge, Dublin was on Saturday, 8th July 2023, from 12 noon to 3 pm. Read more…

James Duffy VC Commemorated in County Donegal

Paul Stephenson, Vice Chairman of the RBL Republic of Ireland District, laid a wreath on the grave of Private James Duffy VC. Read more…

Other news

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