Michael D Higgins: Armistice commemorations 'a simple recognition of our common humanity'

Memorial events will be held across the world today to mark the centenary of the end of World War 1.

Latest: President-elect Michael D Higgins has said Irish people have discovered a greater insight into the experience of those who fought in World War One.

In a speech at the State Commemoration Ceremony in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, he told those in attendance that we have a greater understanding of the motivation of those who enlisted in the war effort.