The International Society for First World War Studies has announced that the Trinity College, Dublin, will host a conference on the academic world during the First World War.
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British and Irish ministers attend services in France for 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
Services are being held to mark the 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, with British and Irish politicians amongst the representatives in France.
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Irish History, Memory and Commemoration of the Decade of the First World War
Dr. Edward Madigan writes about the new book, Towards Commemoration: Ireland in War and Revolution, 1912-1923, of which he is an editor.
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New book ‘Towards Commemoration: Ireland in War and Revolution, 1912-1923’ considers Ireland’s Centenary
A new book, Towards Commemoration: Ireland in War and Revolution, 1912-1923, considers Ireland’s experience of the First World War and the Centenary.
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Irish History, Memory and Commemoration of the Decade of the First World War
Dr. Edward Madigan writes about the new book, Towards Commemoration: Ireland in War and Revolution, 1912-1923, of which he is an editor.
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Former Irish President, Mary McAleese, speaks at the ‘Towards Commemoration’ launch
The former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, speaks at the launch of the new book Towards Commemoration: Ireland in War and Revolution, 1912-1923.
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Irish President states that Centenary in Britain and Ireland is an opportunity to “transcend historical divisions and understand more about our neighbours”
The Irish Times reports the Irish President has highlighted the importance of the First World War Centenary for the UK and Ireland.
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Northern Irish politician calls for Catholic contribution during First World War to be recognised
Writing in News Letter, Northern Irish and British MP Jeffrey Donaldson has called for “recognition for Ulstermen who came from a Catholic background” and fought for Britain during the First World War.
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First World War remains unearthed at the Ulster Tower, Somme
The Somme Association has announced that during roadworks and improvements at the Ulster Tower, First World War remains were discovered.
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Irish Embassy in Belgium launches First World War Centenary programme
The Ambassador of Ireland to the Kingdom of Belgium, Eamonn Mac Aodha, will host a reception today launching the Embassy of Ireland’s First World War Centenary programme.
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