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Leaders mark 100th anniversary of outbreak of First World War

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09:43 9 Nov 2014


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Irish and UK leaders will take part in several commemorations today for Remembrance Sunday, marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of First World War.

For the first time since 1946, the Irish ambassador to Britain will lay a wreath at the London Cenotaph to honour all those who died in the conflict.

Elsewhere, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will take part in an event at the war memorial in Enniskillen, while the Tánaiste will attend a Remebrance service at St Patrick's Cathedral.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan will lay a wreath at the Belfast Cenotaph, where he'll be joined by the North's First Minister Peter Robinson.


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