O’Neill lays wreath at Somme commemoration in Dublin

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill attending a special Somme Ceremony of Commemoration in Dublin, to remember those who lost their lives in the battle. Picture: Press Eye

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she wanted her attendance at a Battle of the Somme wreath-laying ceremony in Dublin to send a clear message that she respects all traditions.

Ms O’Neill laid a laurel wreath as she joined First Minister Paul Givan at the Irish National War Memorial at Islandbridge in a special ceremony of commemoration to remember those who lost their lives in the Battle of the Somme 105 years ago.