This is the current quick view of our commemoration programme. For more detail of an event, how to book etc., please visit our Diary web page.


Organised Tour

The Association has prepared an inclusive tour for the Prémesques event, departing from London. Please click here for further information

Prémesques

In October 1914 the 2nd battalion was involved in action in Prémesques and lost over 100 mend with many more wounded. It was the ‘blooding’ of the battalion. To check if a member of your family was a casualty at Prémesques click the special Prémesques link on our Home page or the diary page

May 2014 Ledegem

To commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the occupation of the town in 1914.This event is organised by the Ledegem Historical Society who are organising  a combination of battlefield walks and cycle rides, a display exhibition and a musical concert.

Quick View 1914 - 1918 Commemorations

Date

Event

2014 May 30 and June 1

Ledegem, Belgium battlefield walk and exhibition of WW 1 and Leinster Regiment artefacts.

29 June 2014

Service for descendents and families of past members of Irish Regiments at Kilmacud Parish Church Dublin

2014  17- 20 October

Prémesques (France)

Action by the 2nd Battalion 1914 comprising  Remembrance Ceremony, battlefield tour, commemoration dinner.


Ledegem, Belgium

Annual commemoration of 1918 liberation of Ledegem by the 2nd Battalion. Half day event


 Full tour package available

2015

Visit to Gallipoli, details to be announced

2015

Visit to Flanders

2016

Visit to the Somme

2016

Visit to the Curragh, Co. Kildare