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RBL Somme Ceremony of Remembrance at War Memorial Gardens

At Irish National War Memorial Gardens · Islandbridge, Dublin 8

Somme ceremony at War Memorial Gardens Dublin

The annual Somme Ceremony of Remembrance and wreath laying at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge. A moving ceremony honouring the Irish soldiers who fell at the Battle of the Somme and in World War I.

The ceremony starts at 12:30pm and it’s free to attend. Come with a bit of time beforehand to walk the gardens.

Good to Know

  • 11 July, 12:30pm

  • Free to attend

  • War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Dublin 8

  • A respectful, dignified ceremony

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