Irish war veterans to revisit battlefields

Irish veterans of World War II are to be offered the chance to revisit the battlefields where they served under a scheme funded by the British Lottery.

The Heroes' Return scheme is being extended to cover Irish veterans in recognition of their service to the British army during World War II.

The scheme helps veterans to travel overseas to commemorate the battles they fought and the comrades they lost during the conflict.

Irish veterans can contact the British Legion in Dublin to find out more about the project.