Menu
01/07/2015
Minister Attends NI's Annual Somme Commemoration
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, will participate in the annual Somme commemoration ceremony at Belfast City Hall.
Minister Flanagan's participation in the ceremony marks the 99th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme on 01 July 1916. Minister Flanagan will lay a wreath at the Belfast Cenotaph in remembrance of all those who died at the Somme.
Minister Flanagan said: "I am honoured to represent the Irish Government at this important commemoration. While the Battle of the Somme has a particular resonance in Northern Ireland, it was a significant event for this island as a whole.
"Participating in commemorations creates an opportunity for greater understanding of and respect for all of the historical perspectives on this island. This, in turn, fosters reconciliation and helps to heal the divisions of the past."
(CD/JP)
Minister Flanagan's participation in the ceremony marks the 99th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme on 01 July 1916. Minister Flanagan will lay a wreath at the Belfast Cenotaph in remembrance of all those who died at the Somme.
Minister Flanagan said: "I am honoured to represent the Irish Government at this important commemoration. While the Battle of the Somme has a particular resonance in Northern Ireland, it was a significant event for this island as a whole.
"Participating in commemorations creates an opportunity for greater understanding of and respect for all of the historical perspectives on this island. This, in turn, fosters reconciliation and helps to heal the divisions of the past."
(CD/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 November 2019
New National LGBTQ+ Inclusion Strategy Launched
A new National Inclusion Strategy for Ireland's LGBTQ+ communities has been launched by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton.
New National LGBTQ+ Inclusion Strategy Launched
A new National Inclusion Strategy for Ireland's LGBTQ+ communities has been launched by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton.
23 June 2016
Minister Flanagan Addresses Seanad As UK Decides EU Membership
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan, has laid out the government's position as the UK goes to the polls on the referendum on EU membership. Addressing the Seanad, Minister Flanagan, said that the government was the UK, "as our friend, closest neighbour and partner" to remain a member of a reformed EU.
Minister Flanagan Addresses Seanad As UK Decides EU Membership
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan, has laid out the government's position as the UK goes to the polls on the referendum on EU membership. Addressing the Seanad, Minister Flanagan, said that the government was the UK, "as our friend, closest neighbour and partner" to remain a member of a reformed EU.
18 October 2018
Fine Gael Urge People To Vote For Change To Blasphemy Law
Fine Gael have urged people to support the yes vote to remove the crime of blasphemy from the Constitution. Making the call, Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said that blasphemy has no place in the modern Constitution of a democratic society.
Fine Gael Urge People To Vote For Change To Blasphemy Law
Fine Gael have urged people to support the yes vote to remove the crime of blasphemy from the Constitution. Making the call, Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said that blasphemy has no place in the modern Constitution of a democratic society.
21 July 2016
DFA&T To 'Support And Enhance Irish Business Overseas' - Flanagan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has hosted a special meeting of the Export Trade Council to discuss the steps needed to "support and enhance Irish business overseas in the wake of the British referendum decision to leave the European Union".
DFA&T To 'Support And Enhance Irish Business Overseas' - Flanagan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has hosted a special meeting of the Export Trade Council to discuss the steps needed to "support and enhance Irish business overseas in the wake of the British referendum decision to leave the European Union".
14 March 2016
Minister Flanagan Attended Meeting Of EU Ministers
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, is attending a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels to discuss Iran, Russia, Libya and the Middle East Peace Process.
Minister Flanagan Attended Meeting Of EU Ministers
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, is attending a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels to discuss Iran, Russia, Libya and the Middle East Peace Process.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
