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National Day of Commemoration taking place at University of Galway

By Emma F. Smith, Independent.ie

Galway City is hosting a ceremonial event for the National Day of Commemoration.

This event will take place on Sunday, July 13 at 11am and it will honour Irish women and men who have lost their lives in past wars or on service with UN peacekeeping missions.

In attendance will be Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard along with Elected Members of the council will come together in the Quadrangle at the University of Galway.

Also, in attendance for the Ceremony will be members of the Defence Forces, ex-servicemen’s organisations, religious leaders, community representatives, next-of-kin of those who died in past wars or on UN service, and members of the community.

The public is welcome to attend the event though RSVP for catering is required to MayorsOffice@GalwayCity.ie.