President recalls ‘destruction of the promise of a generation’ at Armistice Day centenary

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to those who fought in the First World War, in particular, the 200,000 Irish men who served and those who died overseas at the Armistice Day centenary commemorations at Glasnevin Cemetery.

In a powerful speech that marked the first day of his second term in office, the President said some nations have forgotten the horrors of war and have embarked on a new arms race.