President remembers Irish killed in overseas service and UN missions

President Michael D Higgins led the nation in memory of those who died in overseas service and on UN missions.

President remembers Irish killed in overseas service and UN missions

The National Day of Commemoration at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, saw relatives of the 1916 Rising leaders attend alongside politicians, military personnel, and families of the dead.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Joan Burton, and several members of the Cabinet joined the President at the annual service of remembrance.

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