A special ceremony took place at the Great War memorial in Kilkenny’s Peace Park on Sunday, April 26 at 3pm.
The event was for the annual Anzac Day commemoration - to remember those from the South-East region of Ireland, and especially those from Kilkenny.
The Australian and Turkish ambassadors, as well as the deputy head of mission from the New Zealand Embassy, were in attendance. Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Mary Hilda Cavanagh and Mayor of Kilkenny John Coonan, as well as their counterparts from adjacent counties, were all present.
Pictures: Vicky Comerford
The ceremony consisted of prayer, poetry, speeches, candles, flag raising and Honour Guard from the 3rd Infantry Battalion, James Stephens Barracks.
A bugler played the Last Post and Reveille, and the National anthem of Australia, New Zealand and Turkey. Refreshments were served directly after the ceremony at the Home Rule Club.
The event also saw attendance from people from Australia and New Zealand who live in Kilkenny and beyond, as well as local citizens. Anzac Day is the national day of commemoration of Australia and New Zealand for victims of war and for recognition of the role of their armed forces.
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