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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.
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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.