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Remembrance Sunday: Irish ambassador to lay wreath in London | Remembrance Sunday: Irish ambassador to lay wreath in London |
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The Irish ambassador to the UK, Daniel Mulhall, will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday. | The Irish ambassador to the UK, Daniel Mulhall, will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday. |
The invitation was made by the British government last month. Fifty thousand Irish men died in World War One. | The invitation was made by the British government last month. Fifty thousand Irish men died in World War One. |
The UK government said it recognised "the immense contribution and shared sacrifice" of thousands of Irish people who served in British forces. | The UK government said it recognised "the immense contribution and shared sacrifice" of thousands of Irish people who served in British forces. |
The Queen will lead the Remembrance Sunday commemorations on 9 November. | The Queen will lead the Remembrance Sunday commemorations on 9 November. |
It is the first time since 1946 that a representative from Ireland has participated in a wreath laying ceremony in London. | |
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers will lay a wreath on behalf of the government at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall. | Meanwhile, Secretary of State Theresa Villiers will lay a wreath on behalf of the government at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall. |
She will be joined by the Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan. | |
Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Edna Kenny will attend a ceremony in Enniskillen. | |
Historians have estimated that more than 200,000 Irish-born soldiers served in the British Army and Navy from 1914 to 1918. | Historians have estimated that more than 200,000 Irish-born soldiers served in the British Army and Navy from 1914 to 1918. |
Thousands of soldiers also left the country and the Irish army to join British forces during World War Two. | Thousands of soldiers also left the country and the Irish army to join British forces during World War Two. |
Tribute | Tribute |
During her historic visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011, the Queen laid a wreath at the Republic of Ireland's Garden of Remembrance. | During her historic visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011, the Queen laid a wreath at the Republic of Ireland's Garden of Remembrance. |
In July of this year, the Irish president paid tribute to Irish soldiers who fought in World War One. | In July of this year, the Irish president paid tribute to Irish soldiers who fought in World War One. |
Michael D Higgins joined the Duke of Kent and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers at a commemoration in Dublin. | Michael D Higgins joined the Duke of Kent and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers at a commemoration in Dublin. |
They dedicated a cross of sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the war. | They dedicated a cross of sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the war. |
A military band, made up of musicians from Irish Army and British Army bands, performed at the ceremony. | A military band, made up of musicians from Irish Army and British Army bands, performed at the ceremony. |