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.
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 |
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