Thousands gather in France to mark Battle of the Somme

In France, thousands of people have been marking the ninetieth anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme today.

Thousands gather in France to mark Battle of the Somme
Sat, 01 Jul, 2006 - 17:40

In France, thousands of people have been marking the ninetieth anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme today.

Minister for Education Mary Hanafin represented the Irish Government at the commemorations there.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: FrancePlace: EnglandPlace: NewfoundlandPerson: Minister for EducationPerson: Mary HanafinPerson: Peter FrancisEvent: Battle of the SommeEvent: World War OneOrganisation: Irish GovernmentOrganisation: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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