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Ernie Norris, President of Limavady Royal British Legion, laying three crosses at the town war memorial for relatives who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Veteran urges respect for Poppy ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Lord Brookeborough, Colonel Salisbury and David Johnston at the Poppy Appeal launch

Fermanagh centre takes lead in 2026 Poppy Appeal

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More than 500 military personnel took part in the parade through Coleraine for Armed Forces Day 2026

Large crowds in Coleraine celebrate Armed Forces Day 2026

RAF Falcons land in Coleraine

GALLERY: Armed Forces Day 2026 is celebrated in Coleraine

Pictured at the launch of Armed Forces Day 2026 at Coleraine Town Hall, Captain Robert Gibson BEM, Royal Logistic Corps 152 (North Irish) Regiment, Wing Commander Jacqueline Rankin (RAF), Commander Tom Wardley, Senior Naval Officer NI, Eirean Hickey RAF Air Cadet, Coleraine Unit 2350 squad and Matthew Thompson, Army Cadet, Coleraine B Company 1st Battalion

Flypasts, parade and huge crowds expected as Coleraine hosts Armed Forces Day

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says Al Carns's resignation letter "is a significant intervention". Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Unionists say resignation backs up their fears over Labour's Troubles Bill

The sandy beret of the SAS sitting on the end of a rifle (photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images); the SAS Regimental Association has spoken out strongly against the Labour government's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Minister quitting shows Labour legacy plans 'not fit for purpose' - SAS veterans

Al Carns has quit as armed forces minister saying the government is “creating a hierarchy of truth in Northern Ireland”. Pic: James Manning/PA Wire

Al Carns: Government is creating a 'hierarchy of truth' in Northern Ireland

A bid by Sinn Fein to block Belfast City Council signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant was defeated on Tuesday night

James Lawlor: A long road, but now we have equality for our Armed Forces

pictured at the Veteran Information Roadshow event in Ballymena are (L-R) Charlie Marno, Ulster Defence Regiment and Royal Irish Regiment, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone and Tricia Robinson, Royal Armed Medical Core

Minister announces dedicated advice service for Armed Forces community

Teamwork in action as Combined Cadet Force cadets take on a Land Rover Pull to raise funds for SSAFA.

Cadets pull together to raise £1,000 for SSAFA Northern Ireland

Military veterans parade through Lisburn in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of Operation Banner. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Recalling military veterans up to age 65 – ridiculous or amazing?

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Remember families of the farming fallen, urges UUP's Carmichael

President of the Royal British Legion in Northern Ireland, Col Neil Salisbury (ret’d), pinning a poppy on Lord Lieutenant Lord Nicholas Caledon

Poppy Appeal 2025 highlights how the RBL is there to help rebuild lives

First Minister Michelle O'Neill had previously told DUP leader Gavin Robinson to 'butt out' of a row over the army being banned from a council-run jobs fair in Londonderry.

First Minister offended by everything and ashamed of nothing, says DUP MLA
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has been accused of being “offended by everything and ashamed of nothing”, after a row over the Armed Forces presence at a Londonderry jobs fair.
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An army member with his pet dog Luna, at their service family accommodation in Whittington Barracks, Lichfield.

Joy for pet-loving heroes as red tape cut over animals in military homes

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Political opinion: Launch a Veterans' Day for East Londonderry, urges UUP's Carm...

Armed Forces personnel and veterans can receive a free hot breakfast at Tesco this Sunday

Tesco thanks Armed Forces with free breakfasts

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Make VE Day a national holiday, urges East Londonderry UUP

Soldiers should be recognised for their bravery and sacrifice, and not demonised through endless legal proceedings, says the Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone

Letter: Troubles veterans deserve our gratitude – not pursued through the courts

The Red Arrows will appear at Ards Armed Forces Day 2025 this year - their only appearance in Northern Ireland this year.

Red Arrows to appear at Ards Armed Forces Day 2025

David Johnstone – Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner.

Veterans Commissioner: Republicans using law to demonise security forces

Belfast City Council recently took the decision not to support the Armed Forces Covenant

Letter: Unionists in dilemma at next election

TUV MP Jim Allister says there is a move by MOD to 'disband the armed guard cohort'

Jim Allister calls for NI Guard Force to be protected

Mr Glen Miller of the East Londonderry UUP Association.

Remember families of the Fallen, urge Miller and Carmichael

WWTW Support Worker, Louise

Military Charity worker announced as Northern Ireland Veterans Awards finalist
2024 Louise, a Support Care Coordinator at leading military charity, Walking With The Wounded, has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Northern Ireland Veteran Awards.
Georgia Horne

Screenshot of the Tesco website's promotion of a free breakfast for armed forces personnel - which is not available in Northern Ireland.

Not in NI: Tesco questioned over Armed Forces snub

UUP MLA Steve Aiken OBE was responding to the UK Defence Journal tweeting that the British Army has now fallen to 73,000 personnel.

Aiken concerned at army and navy readiness figures

The Red Arrows with a Typhoon FGR4 aircraft perform a flypast during the UK national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. A nine-jet formation will perform a display not seen for a generation in Jordanstown this weekend. Photo: PA

Red Arrows to perform maneuvers 'not seen for a generation' this weekend

Letters to editor

Letter: Charity remains by the side of veterans

DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson says the MOD must provide practical support to those affected by a data leak. Photo: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire

Robinson: MoD must support armed forces

A welcome home parade in Castlereagh for the Irish Guards in 2011 after their tour of Afghanistan. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

New QUB report calls for more support for Armed Forces families

Alderman James Tinsley, LCCC Veterans Champion; Mr Danny Kinahan, the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Commissioner; Mr Peter Mackie, High Sheriff; The Deputy Lord Lieutenant Mrs Pauline Shields, OBE, DL; Mayor Councillor Andrew Gowan; Lyn Bulgin, Greenfinch, Rosemary Craig, Greenfinch; Mr David Burns, Chief Executive; The Right Reverend Darren James McCartney, the rector of St. Paul’s Parish; Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP; Reverend Nicholas Dark and Ronnie Nesbitt and Councillors are pictured with the Greenfinches at the event

Thanksgiving service held to mark 50th anniversary of UDR's Greenfinches

Andrea Graham said joining Bravo 22, funded by the Royal British Legion, has helped her recover from the trauma of losing her husband to suicide and her own subsequent mental health issues

Bravo 22 supports an individual’s recovery and transition into civilian life.

The Royal British Legion’s Northern Ireland Festival of Remembrance paid tribute to the Armed Forces community in Northern Ireland

RBL Festival of Remembrance includes tribute to UDR Greenfinches

The Royal British Legion launches the Poppy Appeal in Northern Ireland today, with a new plastic-free poppy that is made entirely from paper and can be easily recycled.
Helping to launch the Appeal in Northern Ireland are Poppy Appeal Managers Lyn Palmer and Alanna Meharg, along with ‘Poppy Man’, local volunteer collector Darren. They are encouraging people to wear the poppy, to show the Armed Forces Community that their service is appreciated.
The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to support the Armed Forces Community all year round. To find out more about the Poppy Appeal - from the red poppy’s origins as a symbol of Remembrance and hope, to news of how the Legion helps the Armed Forces community across the UK today - visit www.britishlegion.org.uk.

New plastic-free poppy launched by Royal British Legion for 2023

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King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

The Lancaster passes over Larne during Armed Forces Day in the County Antrim town

Rare appearance by Lancaster bomber at Armed Forces Day in Larne

Thousands of people are expected to converge on Larne this Saturday as it hosts the Armed Forces Day for 2023.

Thousands to converge on Armed Forces Day 2023 this weekend

The famed WII Lancaster Bomber will appear in Larne this weekend.

Lancaster bomber to appear at Armed Forces Day 2023 in Larne

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, speaking with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as they look at destroyed Russian military vehicles in Kyiv, Ukraine in November.
Mr Sunak is coming under pressure to make major investment in the British army in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Former NI officers affirm US view that cutbacks damaged UK army

Letters to editor

Letters: No longer sympathy for Harry, but pity

A person holds a poppy as they look at a wall made of 10,000 remembrance poppies following the RBL's Poppy Appeal 2022 (photo: Getty Images)

Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremony order of service

Helping to launch the Appeal in Northern Ireland is 13-year-old Daniel Ryan from Antrim.

Poppy Appeal 2022 asking public to honour UK's armed forces

George Chesney charity cycle send off at Belfast Rowing Club. From left to right Sheila Garrett, President, Belfast Rowing Club, Lord Lieutenant of the City and County Borough of Belfast, Dame Fionnuala Jay O’Boyle, DBE, Thomas McCaughtry, Captain, Belfast Rowing Club, Anne Willis, President SSAFA NI and George Chesney, Chair, RFCA NI (Reserves and Cadets Association NI)

Ballymena man sets off on bike ride following 450-mile trail of Iron Duke

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Armed Forces day takes place in Banbridge on Saturday.
A Drumhead Service was held at Banbridge War Memorial to mark the event. Lord-Lieutenant for County Down gathered with Armed Forces representatives, politicians, local clergy and a council delegation to honour Northern Irelandâ€TMs Armed Forces community.
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Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day picture special including Red Arrows flypast

Armed Forces Day 2022 in Banbridge

Armed Forces Day 2022: Watch the march past by armed forces and veterans

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Members of Lancaster's Home Guard parade past the Town Hall in Dalton Square in 1944. Picture: JPIMedia Archives

THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: ‘If invasion comes civilians must play their part’

A D-Day veteran wipes his eyes during a Royal British Legion's Service of Remembrance.

Royal British Legion celebrates 100 years of helping veterans

First Minister Arlene Foster briefs the media near her home in Fermanagh on Friday afternoon.

Arlene Foster describes EU invoking Article 16 as ‘incredible act of hostility'

Members of the armed forces have played an important part in fighting back against Covid-19 in Great Britain.

Unionist anger amid claims UK military movements hindered by Brexit

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