Ministers mark end of First World War

Junior Government ministers are attending events in Europe to mark the exact 90th anniversary of the ending of the First World War.

Ministers mark end of First World War
Tue, 11 Nov, 2008 - 16:07

Junior Government ministers are attending events in Europe to mark the exact 90th anniversary of the ending of the First World War.

Minister of State Martin Mansergh is today officiating at Armistice Day ceremonies at West Flanders in Belgium while junior Foreign Affairs minister Dick Roche represented the Government at commemorations in Douaumont, France, this morning.

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