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Makeshift memorial grows in Ukraine’s capital after 1,000 days of war

After 1,000 days of war, a makeshift memorial has grown in the heart of Kyiv with thousands of blue-and-yellow flags honouring soldiers who died defending Ukraine.

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Profound sadness and anger grip Israel on Memorial Day

<p>Family and friends walk to the memorial on the bank of the Grand Canal near Tullamore, Co Offaly, to mark the first anniversary of the day teacher Ashling Murphy was killed.</p>

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Memorial held to mark first anniversary of death of Ashling Murphy

Ministersto Spraw Zagranicznych - Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Al
Szucha Street,Warsaw,Poland

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Poland claims Second World War grave has been destroyed by Belarus

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US diplomat says Solomon Islands leader ‘missed important opportunity’

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Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service

Solving the puzzle of the wartime heroine buried in an unmarked grave

Janie McCarthy was a teacher from Killarney who saved countless Allied soldiers during WW2. A new campaign in her homeplace of Killarney aims to see her remembered and celebrated

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

INMO LAUNCH MEMORIAL FOR STARDUST AND COVID VICTIMS

Martin vows to follow up on issues raised by Stardust families

Micheál Martin met with the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy after unveiling a special bench in their memory outside the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation headquarters

Mon, 14 Feb, 2022

Relocation of war memorial flame causes controversy in India

India’s government has moved a commemorative flame that was lit 50 years ago to honour soldiers killed in a 1971 war with Pakistan to a new National War Memorial that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi nearly three years ago.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Families unveil plaque to five killed by IRA bomb on Brougher mountain

The families of the victims of an IRA bomb have gathered on Brougher mountain for the dedication of a new memorial 50 years on.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

Norway mourns 77 dead a decade after extremist attack

Events will take place around the country on Thursday, including a service in Oslo Cathedral that will end with bells ringing in churches throughout Norway

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

Man arrested as family mark Josh Dunne's death

The family said in a statement that Josh was a “happy, caring” boy and that his smile “lit up every room” he walked into.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

Memorial service for JP McManus' daughter-in-law Emma to be held on Tuesday

Limerick-based priest, Fr Chris O’Donnell has flown out to the Caribbean island to officiate at the memorial service.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2021

Family and friends pay tribute to ‘kind’ George Nkencho

The family of George Nkencho who was shot dead by armed gardai in Dublin have described life as a “gift” and urged people “not to waste it”.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2021

D-Day anniversary marked with socially-distanced ceremony in France

Second World War veterans were also able to watch footage of the new British Normandy Memorial being built.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Nationwide search for those who served in World War II in bid to have them officially remembered

A nationwide search for men and women who served in World War II in a bid to have them remembered officially is being inundated by their descendants.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2019

Bank holiday Fun Run to be held in Meath to raise money for Seán Cox Fund

The Support Seán Cox Fund will be hosting a Fun Run in Seán’s home of Dunboyne, Co. Meath on Bank Holiday Monday, October 29, continuing their fundraising efforts in support of Seán’s recovery.

Fri, 26 Oct, 2018

No decision on memorial to abused, ten years on

A decision about how to permanently memorialise victims of institutional child abuse has still not been made by the Department of Education five years after a planning setback — and nearly a decade since it was recommended in the landmark Ryan Report.

Sun, 14 Oct, 2018

Honouring the dead: Remember to recall, prevent

Over the weekend the old toxins that have, for decades, sustained tribal differences, that the great majority of people on this island have put to one side, resurfaced.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2018

PSNI treating vandalism at Narrow Water memorial in Co Down as 'hate crime'

The PSNI are treating the desecration of wreaths at the site of the IRA murder of 18 soldiers as a hate crime amid reports that football fans were to blame.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2018

Memorial plaque for students who died in Berkeley balcony collapse unveiled today

A memorial plaque dedicated to six students who died in Berkeley, California in 2015 will be unveiled later today.

Sat, 21 Jul, 2018

Memorial to Mother Jones at Route 66

A memorial will be unveiled today just off America’s iconic Route 66 in memory of a Cork woman who became one of the most celebrated trade unionists in US history.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

Enniskillen memorial - The powerful role symbols can play

A new memorial to the victims of the Enniskillen bombing is to be unveiled on Sunday at a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the IRA attack in which 11 people were slaughtered.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2017

Anthony Foley’s family ‘overwhelmed’ by outstanding tribute to Munster legend

“It’s a beautiful location and an outstanding tribute to him.”

Wed, 21 Jun, 2017

Terry Wogan memorial to be built in Limerick

A memorial to Terry Wogan is to be erected in Limerick, it has been decided by Limerick City and Country Council.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

Belfast councillor 'attacked while trying to stop youths defecating on memorial'

A Belfast city councillor has been allegedly attacked while trying to stop youths defecating on a memorial.

Sun, 13 Nov, 2016

US should reject despair after Dallas shootings, says Barack Obama

President Barack Obama has said the shootings of five Dallas police officers would appear to have exposed "the deepest fault line of our democracy" but that Americans must reject such despair.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2016