In pictures: crowds gather for Remembrance Sunday in Lisburn and Hillsborough
Mayor Councillor Andrew Gowan and Chief Executive David Burns laid a wreath on behalf of councillors and citizens of Lisburn and Castlereagh at a service of remembrance in Lisburn organised by the Lisburn RBL branch to remember and honour the sacrifices of all those who gave their lives in defence of their country.
Also participating were the Dep. Lord Lieu. for Co Antrim, Mr Eric Rainey; RBL Chairman Brian Sloan; uniformed personnel including Royal Navy British Army and RAF NI; veterans, and members of the local community.
AldJames Tinsley, as Veterans Champion, represented the Mayor by laying a wreath on behalf of councillors and citizens of Lisburn and Castlereagh in Royal Hillsborough at a service organised by the Hillsborough RBL branch of the RBL. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Co Down, Professor Neil McClure, also laid a wreath at the ceremony.
1. Time to remember
From left: Rev Canon Dr Bryan Follis, Rev Dr Allen Sleith, Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Co Down Professor Neil McClure and Alderman James Tinsley, Veterans’ Champion in Royal Hillsborough. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
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The Remembrance Sunday parade in Royal Hillsborough. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
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Alderman James Tinsley, Veterans’ Champion, represented Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council in Royal Hillsborough, laying a wreath at the War Memorial on Main Street, with Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Co Down, Professor Neil McClure also laying a wreath as the local community gathered to pay their respects. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
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Paying respects at Royal Hillsborough on Remembrance Sunday. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye