Limerick hosted a National Day of Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday, 14 July to honour all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations and other international organisations in the service of peace.
This is the twelfth year that Limerick City and County Council hosted the ceremony.
Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Dan McSweeney lay a wreath honouring those who lost their lives, the National Flag was raised and a minute’s silence observed.
A guard of honour was provided by the 12th Infantry Battalion based at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick.
A musical element was provided by Limerick based choir ‘The Curraghgower Singers’ under the direction of choir master, Mr. Timothy Schinnick, along with Bugler, Don Phelan, Uilleann Piper, Colleen Shanks and Drummer, Sadhbh Ryan.
