At a service of remembrance at Lisburn War Memorial, Mayor Alderman Amanda Grehan and Chief Executive, David Burns laid a wreath on behalf of the elected members and citizens of Lisburn and Castlereagh.
Also participating in the service were the Lord Lieutenant for Co Antrim, Mr David McCorkell; Lagan Valley MP, Sorcha Eastwood; President of the Royal British Legion, Brian Sloan; uniformed personnel including Royal Navy British Army and RAF Northern Ireland; veterans, PSNI and members of the local community.
The service was organised by the Lisburn branch of the Royal British Legion to remember and honour the sacrifices of all those who gave their lives in defence of their country.
A well-attended parade and solemn act of remembrance was also held in Hillsborough.
The parade formed at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church car park before making its way to the war memorial for the morning service, act of remembrance and wreath laying. The parade then moved off up to The Square, back down Main Street, and into St Malachi’s Parish Church. After the service, the parade returned to the Presbyterian church to dismiss.
The event was organised by the Royal Hillsborough branch of the Royal British Legion.
5. Remembrance Sunday
High Sheriff Jenny Lendrum pictured during the act of remembrance on Sunday morning in Lisburn. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia
6. Remembrance Sunday
Gathered for the act of remembrance in Lisburn on Sunday morning. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia
7. Remembrance Sunday
Aldermen and councillors from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council pictured during the act of remembrance held in Lisburn on Sunday morning. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia
8. Remembrance Sunday
Lisburn RBL chairman Paddy McQuade pictured during the Remembrance Sunday service. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia