The event marks the anniversary of the battle in which many men from the 36th Ulster Division, the 16th Irish Division and other forces made the supreme sacrifice.

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Pacemaker, Belfast, 1/7/2025: Cormac Devlin TD was the representative of the Irish Government at the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison Photo: stephen davison

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Pacemaker, Belfast, 1/7/2025: A large crowd of spectators watch the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison Photo: stephen davison

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Pacemaker, Belfast, 1/7/2025: Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly during the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison Photo: stephen davison

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Pacemaker, Belfast, 1/7/2025: Members of the Orange Order lay a wreath during the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison Photo: stephen davison

