Lisburn’s Royal British Legion officially launches this year’s Poppy Appeal

The Lisburn branch of the Royal British Legion has officially launched this year’s Poppy Appeal.

The Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh bought the first poppy as representatives from the Council, Legion, veterans, and cadets gathered to mark the launch.

1. Lisburn Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal

The Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Councillor Kurtis Dickson buys the first poppy of the year Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni

2. Lisburn Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal

Veteran Tommy Doherty and Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Chief Executive David Burns Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni

3. Lisburn Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal

Young cadets help to launch this year's Poppy Appeal Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni

4. Lisburn Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal

The Lisburn branch of the Royal British Legion have launched this year's Poppy Appeal Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni