National Day of Commemoration ceremonies take place across the country

President Michael D Higgins lays a wreath during the National Day of Commemoration ceremony, held to honour all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations, at Collins Barracks in Dublin. Picture: Damien Storan/PA

Ceremonies to mark Ireland’s National Day of Commemoration have taken place across the country.

The events honoured Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations.