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Causeway Coast and Glens remembers those who made ultimate sacrifice

Causeway Coast and Glens remembers those who made ultimate sacrifice

Mon, November 13, 2023

Town and villages across Causeway Coast and Glens fell silent yesterday as they honoured the memory of those who have lost their lives in conflicts.

The Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan attended a Remembrance Day service at Limavady War Memorial, where he laid a wreath on behalf of citizens of the borough.

Other towns and villages also held commemoration events to honour the sacrifice of so many.

Cllr Callaghan also took part in an Armistice Day wreath laying ceremony at Coleraine War Memorial on Saturday. A further Armistice Day service was held by the Royal British Legion in Ballymoney.

Remembrance Services in the borough will conclude on Sunday, 19 November, when a service will be held at St Thomas’ Church on Rathlin Island followed by wreath laying in the adjoining church yard.

Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan lays a wreath at the Remembrance Day service at Limavady War Memorial. Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan with Council Chief Executive, David Jackson. Alderman Aaron Callan laying a wreath at Limavady War Memorial. The Remembrance Day service at Limavady War Memorial
Remembrance Day service at Ballycastle War Memorial. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop lays a wreath at Ballycastle War Memorial on Remembrance Day. A service was held at Bonamargy Friary in Ballycastle on Remembrance Day. Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop lays a wreath at Bonamargy Friary on Remembrance Day.
An Armistice Day service was held at Coleraine War Memorial. Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan lays a wreath at the Armistice Day service at Coleraine War Memorial. Mayor, Councillor Steven Callaghan at the Armistice Day service with Alderman Mark Fielding, Alderman Richard Stewart and Councillor Lee Kane Alderman Richard Stewart and Councillor Lee Kane mark Armistice Day.