Monthly Archives: July 2014

The “Eleventh Night” Celebration of the Battle of the Boyne

  The famous Battle of the Boyne was fought on 1st July, 1690, and is celebrated tonight, Bonefire night, 11th July each year and commemorated along with Derry, Aughrim and Enniskillen by the Sons and Daughters of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 on 12th July. The … Continue reading

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The Shankill Soldier

Mummy can you hear me I’m lying here all alone In this foreign country So many miles from home   I can see your gentle face Tears shining in your eyes When you left me at the station And we … Continue reading

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John Hewitt – Home Words

EXHIBITION LAUNCH  PRONI today invited Pretani Associates to the launch of the exhibition: “John Hewitt – Home Words”  9TH JULY at 1.00pm PRONI, 2 Titanic Boulevard, Belfast  John Hewitt, the Ulster poet, author, lecturer, broadcaster and journalist – bequeathed over 7,000 documents and … Continue reading

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Speeches from the Somme: Guillemont 1st July 2014

Monsieur le Maire de Guillemont Didier Samain et Monsieur le Maire de Ginchy Jean Marc Delmotte, De la part de l’Association de la Somme, je tiens à vous remercier de votre acceuil aujourd’hui à Guillemont ainsi que l’hospitalité généreuse que … Continue reading

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Speeches from the Somme: The Ulster Tower 1st July 2014

“Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers, Monsieur le sous Préfet de La Somme Baptiste Rolland, Minister of State Jonathan Bell, Irish Minister of State Dinny Mc Ginley, Distinguished Guests, My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the … Continue reading

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Somme Association Pilgrimage II

Afternoon: A lunch will be served at the Ulster Memorial Tower for the Somme Association tour and invited guests. 1430hrs. Northern Ireland Service of Remembrance at the Ulster Memorial Tower followed by a Wreath laying Service at 16th (Irish) Division … Continue reading

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