National Services Day returns to Kilkenny Castle this weekend

Every day, the frontline, emergency and security personnel of Ireland work tirelessly to keep the citizens of the State safe – often in challenging circumstances.

Despite this, the average person rarely gets to meet the people doing this work outside the working environment and the frontline, emergency and security services rarely are provided with the opportunity to thank the public for their support and assistance. National Services Day has been working hard to provide the public with opportunities to help foster better relationships to show the services appreciation for the support of the public and thank them for their continuing support.

At some point in their life every Irish person has been helped by frontline, emergency and security service staff. The National Services Day has created a much-needed focal point for the frontline, emergency and security services to acknowledge their appreciation to the public.

National Services Day is returning to Kilkenny Castle for its third year this September. Kicking off at 11.30am on Saturday, September 14, the city will see its third National Services Day Display in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle until 4pm.
SEE PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

It should be an excellent opportunity for the young and old to meet the men and woman of our national services and experience all the exciting equipment and vehicles they have to offer.
Visit the static display for an excellent opportunity for the young and old to meet the men and woman of our national services and experience all the exciting equipment and vehicles they have to offer.

National Services taking part in this event will include:
The Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, Kilkenny Fire Brigade, The National Ambulance Service, The Irish Coast Guard, The Irish Prison Service, The Civil Defence, South East Mountain Rescue, The RNLI, Revenue Commission, HSE, Community First Responders, The Red Cross, the Order of Malta, Blood Bikes, Kilkenny Sub Aqua, Irish Water Safety, The OPW, Kilkenny County Council and Waterford Search and Rescue and The Irish UN Veterans, ONE and the wonderful St Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band.

SUPPORT
National Services Day is a day of remembrance and celebration, so to come out on September 14, and show your support for our frontline, emergency and security services personnel.
Log on the website www.nationalservicesday.ie for the full schedule of events.