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Honour
Those who died in past wars or on UN service remembered today
The National Day of Commemoration is being marked across the country.
COMMEMORATION CEREMONIES ARE taking place this morning to honour Irish men and women who died at war or on service with the United Nations.
A multi-faith service is being held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin.
President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanaiste Joan Burton are in attendance.
The President laid a wreath to commemorate those who died at war or working with the UN.
Enda Kenny said it’s particularly fitting to remember those who died in World War 1 as the 100th anniversary is being marked this year.
The National Day of Commemoration is also being marked across the country in Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford.
A total of 86 Irish soldiers have died in the service of the United Nations since 1960.
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