Athchoisriú Shéadchomhartha Náisiúnta an Airm, Reilig Ghlas Naíon, Baile Átha Cliath
Beidh an Taoiseach, an tUasal Leo Varadkar T.D., an Tánaiste agus Aire Cosanta, an tUasal Micheál Martin T.D. agus Ceann Foirne Óglaigh na hÉireann, an Leifteanant-Ghinearál Seán Clancy, i láthair ag searmanas chun Séadchomhartha Náisiúnta an Airm a athchoisriú in onóir saighdiúirí an Airm Náisiúnta a fuair bás le linn Chogadh Cathartha Mheiriceá i Reilig Ghlas Naíon, Baile Átha Cliath ag 11.00 am, Dé Domhnaigh an 30 Iúil 2023.
Outline of the Ceremony
a. Arrival of the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence (Military Honours)
b. Arrival of the Lord Mayor (Military Honours)
c. Arrival of the Taoiseach, Military Honours and inspection of Guard of Honour
d. Introduction by the Chief of Staff
e. Musical Piece
f. Poetry Piece
g. Unveiling of Monument
h. Soloist performance
i. Prayers by DF Chaplain
j. Honour Guard on parade
k. Wreath Laying (4 Wreaths)
l. One minute of silence
m. Piper's Lament
n. Last Post
o. National Flag raised to full mast
p. Reveille
q. National Anthem
r. Ceremony concludes and reception
Members of the media are invited to attend. There will be excellent opportunities for photographs throughout the ceremony and interviews with Defence Forces military archives personnel and family members of the soldiers of the National Army who died during the Civil War will take place after the ceremony concludes.
Should you wish to attend, please confirm the name of the journalist / photographer / cameraperson that will be attending before close of business Friday 28th July to press@military.ie.
Location: Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin - D11 XA32
Point of Contact: Commandant Gemma Fagan, Defence Forces Press Officer - 087 248 2130.
ENDS