Irish soldiers honoured at Armistice Day commemorations

Four Irish soldiers who died in the First World War have been honoured today by newly-unveiled plaques during Armistice Day commemorations in Dublin.

Irish soldiers honoured at Armistice Day commemorations
Fri, 11 Nov, 2016 - 15:02

Four Irish war heroes have been honoured by newly-unveiled plaques during Armistice Day commemorations in Dublin.

The memorials in Glasnevin cemetery commemorate Frederick Edwards of the Middlesex Regiment and John Vincent Holland of the Leinster Regiment.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Rural Farmland Landscape With Sheep And Rotating Wind Turbines For Renewable Energy Production In Scotland, UK Renewable energy wasted last year highest since records began, new report shows
Ambulance strike: The pay doesn't recognise our work and education standards Ambulance strike: The pay doesn't recognise our work and education standards
National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?
CourtsHeathrowPlace: DublinPlace: Glasnevin cemeteryPlace: IrelandPlace: Cross of SacrificePerson: Frederick EdwardsPerson: John Vincent HollandPerson: Thomas HughesPerson: Martin O'MearaPerson: Paschal DonohoeEvent: Armistice DayEvent: First World WarOrganisation: Middlesex RegimentOrganisation: Leinster regimentOrganisation: Connaught RangersOrganisation: Australian Imperial Force
<p>The Government agreed to set aside the money for the Defence Forces as part of the national pay agreement 2024 – 2026, to which PDForra, the association representing enlisted members of the military, signed up. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

More than 6,000 military personnel owed money from pay agreement 

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited