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: Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly lays a wreath 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: Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly lays a wreath during the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison Photo: stephen davison

19. Pacemaker, Belfast, 1/7/2025: Former Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie lays a wreath during the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison
Pacemaker, Belfast, 1/7/2025: Former Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie lays a wreath 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: Former members of the Armed Forces taking the salute during the Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme memorial at Belfast City Hall today. Picture by Stephen Davison Photo: stephen davison

