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Grá agus Cuimhne: Honour and Hope in Ireland

Michael McFarland Campbell

On the 11th of November, Ireland stood at a crossroads of memory and momentum. As the nation bowed its head in solemn remembrance for Armistice Day, it also raised its eyes to the future with the inauguration of President Catherine Connolly. From poppy wreaths to presidential oaths, this day marked both reflection and renewal.

Read on for a look at how Ireland honoured the past and embraced a new chapter — all in one historic day. Continue reading Grá agus Cuimhne: Honour and Hope in Ireland

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission invites you to pay a tribute this Commonwealth Day

Michael McFarland Campbell

During both world wars, the men and women of the Commonwealth made the ultimate sacrifice. This Commonwealth Day, Monday 8th March, take the opportunity to remember those who fought and died for peace across the world. Make your own act of remembrance by leaving a physical tribute at one of their cemeteries or memorials in your local area.  The CWGC tribute will let you leave a personalised, environmentally friendly message at the headstone or memorial of someone you’d like to remember.  It is 100% biodegradable and compostable and its design reflects the six Commonwealth member nations who fund our work. … Continue reading Commonwealth War Graves Commission invites you to pay a tribute this Commonwealth Day

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A time to remember

Michael McFarland Campbell

It is that time of the year when we as a nation remember. I suspect that by the time you read this blog, it will nearly be time for the two minutes’ silence at 11 a.m. GMT, that is the eleventh hour of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, remembering the time when the guns fell silent at the end of the Great War. I hope to be at the Cenotaph next to Belfast City Hall, where last Sunday PA MagLochalainn and others from the Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association laid a wreath in the shape of the pink … Continue reading A time to remember

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Aghanistan losses – remember the fallen of all wars…

Michael McFarland Campbell

I was listening to Libera’s recording of I vow to thee my country, sung to the tune written by Gustav Holst known as Thaxted which I had recently purchased on iTunes. Wanting to know more about the lyrics, having sung them many times before – but never having actually looked before I turned to Wikipedia (as one does nowadays). The full words of the poem written by Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice GCMG GCVO are: I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, … Continue reading Aghanistan losses – remember the fallen of all wars…

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