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Jordanstown Loughshore Park Hosts Unforgettable Armed Forces Day 2024

26 Jun 24 Armed Forces Day 2024 at Jordanstown Loughshore Park was a spectacular event, proudly hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. This year, the event was headlined by the world-renowned RAF Red Arrows, marking their only display in Northern Ireland for the year. The Red Arrows’ aerial acrobatics left the thousands of visitors […]

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Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, a series of regional events took place to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a humbling and poignant tribute to a pivotal moment in our history. These events honored the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated in the largest air and sea invasion in history, marking the significance of […]

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D-Day 80th Anniversary event at Parliament Buildings

The Veterans Commissioner was honoured to attend a special event at Parliament Buildings to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.  Organised by the Speaker’s Office, in conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the event involved George Horner, a 97 year old D-Day veteran from Carrickfergus, passing a lighted beacon to pupils from Forge Integrated […]

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Official launch of Operation Banner exhibition

17 May 2024 Thursday 16th May heralded the official launch of an Operation Banner exhibition that has been commissioned and developed with the support of the NI Veterans Commissioner’s Office and local veterans.  The exhibition launched at Brownlow House in Lurgan, where over 80 invited guests were able to view a number of informative panels […]

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The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) Launches

Wednesday 8th May 2024 Information Source – ICRIR Website: www.icrir.independent-inquiry.uk The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) will provide information to victims, survivors and their families about Troubles/Conflict-related deaths and serious injury and promote reconciliation. The Commission was formed in December 2023, with Sir Declan Morgan appointed as Chief Commissioner and Peter Sheridan […]

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Events held to remember IRA killing of Eva Martin, the first ‘Greenfinch’ female UDR soldier to die 50 years ago

2 May 2024 As the world continues to turn, history often becomes a distant memory, overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of the present. Yet, there are moments, individuals, whose stories demand to be remembered, whose sacrifices must be honoured for generations to come. One such individual is Private Eva Martin. The evening of 1 […]

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Opportunity Alert: VAPC NI Calls for Chairperson Applications

Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee The Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees work within the local community promoting the Armed Forces Covenant and assisting veterans and their dependants to access local services. The Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee (VAPC), is a Non-Departmental Public Body whose Chairmen and Members are appointed by the Minister for Defence People […]

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Career Transition Partnership to Conduct Second Employment Fair for Ex-Serving and Service Leavers in Belfast 2024

12 April 2024 The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is gearing up to host its second Employment Fair in Belfast, building upon the resounding success of last year’s event. Scheduled to take place on Thursday 16th May, the fair aims to bridge the gap between veterans, ex-military personnel, and service leavers, and prospective employers seeking to […]

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Reassurance for Veterans after NI Veterans Support Office announces closure on 30th September

20 March 2024 News of the closure, later this year, of the Northern Ireland Veterans Support Office (NIVSO) may have come as a shock to some within the veterans’ community. I wish to make it clear that the commitment to supporting NI veterans remains unwavering.  The NIVSO has played a pivotal role across a range […]

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Veterans Mobility Fund Re-launched to Enhance Quality of Life

Date: March 15, 2024 In a bid to improve the lives of veterans across the United Kingdom, the Veterans Mobility Fund was re-launched on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with funding from the Office of Veteran Affairs UK and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The scheme, aimed at providing access to life-changing mobility aids not typically […]

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