Armistice Day to be marked around Ireland
the day he is set to be inaugurated for a second term as President, Michael D Higgins will lead the State’s formal commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of Armistice Day tomorrow.
Armistice Day is celebrated every year on November 11 marking the end of First World War hostilities.
The main event in the capital is due to take place in Glasnevin Cemetery, where there will be an unveiling of five Victoria Cross commemorative plaques, formal wreath-laying ceremonies, and a formal State ceremonial event.
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin is hosting a stunning installation, ‘Fallen’, commemorating the 36,000 Irish men and women who died, running until December 1.
There are also numerous events taking place across the country tomorrow, all of which are open to the pubON lic. Notably, Cork city will be holding a civic commemoration hosted by Lord Mayor of Cork Mick Finn. Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society will be launching a popup exhibit, as well as a book launch, in the library in Tullamore.
In 2012, the Decade of Centenaries Programme was launched to mark future significant anniversaries.
The programme has, in the past, celebrated the significant milestones in Irish history such as the foundation of the Irish Volunteers, the 1913 lockout and the 1916 Rising. The programme is now focusing on the many anniversaries related to Armistice Day.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, along with numerous other world leaders, will be attending an event at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to mark the Centenary.
A full list of events for the Centenary can be found at decadeofcentenaries.com.