Royal British Legion

The Band of the Royal Irish Regiment at the D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration in Lisburn. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

Lisburn leads the way in commemorating heroism that freed Europe from tyranny

Royal British Legion standard bearers at the Londonderry War Memorial. INLS4610-198KM

Dublin grant money helps fund Royal British Legion Somme commemoration

King to become patron of Royal British Legion

King to become patron of Royal British Legion after patronages review

The Rev Canon Charles McCartney Chaplain to the RUCGC Association Omagh and a former army padre with the Royal Army Chaplain’s department conducted the service, which dedicated a memorial frame to the memory of Constable Lawrence Crawley who left Castlederg RIC station in 1916, being killed in France in the Great War

Letter: Honouring an RIC man from Castlederg who died in the Great War

Second World War veteran Mr Henry Morrell Murphy laying a wreath at the NI War Memorial in Belfast on November 10, 2023. Photo: Peter O'Hara Photography

Armistice Day marked in Belfast ahead of main Remembrance events on Sunday

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 memorial to 9th Battalion of the Ulster Defence Regiment in Randalstown where NI veterans commissioner Danny Kinahan filmed his remembrance video this year

Letter: Show your thanks by supporting the Royal British Legion poppy appeal

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

Rod Lavender on his wedding day in 1969 in Belfast

Northern Ireland veteran soldier who had plenty of stories to tell passes away

Co Fermanagh Army veteran Roy Totton received 'unbelievable' support from his local branch for the Royal British Legion after he required a hip replacement

Roy full of praise for Royal British Legion case officer Laura - his 'angel'

Banbridge War Memorial on Armed Forces Day in 2022. Pic: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Search for relatives of 44 new additions to Banbridge War Memorial

Major Ralph Montgomery died in France on April 1,1919

The Roamer: Proud military past of town that ran trains on main street

Morning View

Morning View: Remembrance season reminds us of the horrors of war

A temporary Field of Remembrance has been opened at Belfast Cenotaph where people can plant a remembrance in honour of those who made sacrifices in conflict.

Remembrance Day: Royal British Legion urges two minute silence

The Poppy

Remembrance Day: What does a white poppy represent?

War veterans David John Dade (Left) and Ken Sprowles at the launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal in central London (photo: Getty Images)

Annual Poppy Appeal is launched across the UK
Each year the Poppy appeal is launched to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed during Remembrance. In 2022 the Poppy Appeal campaign will see collectors distributing poppies across the United Kingdom once again.
Nigel Booth

Wreaths lay at the foot of the Cenotaph after the Remembrance Day (getty images)

What you need to know about Remembrance Day

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Network Rail November rail strikes - new dates

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

Police officers from different national forces (including the PSNI and Gardai) on parade in Belfast on Saturday

Overstretched PSNI is prioritising Pride above every other cause

The Big Jubilee Lunch at Enniskillen Castle, Sunday 5th June 2022:

The Erne Highland Dancers performing at the Queenâ€TMs Jubilee celebrations at the Big Jubilee Lunch at Enniskillen Castle, Co Fermanagh. Picture: Ronan McGrade/Pacemaker Press

Jubilee: UDR veterans among those enjoying celebratory Sunday in Enniskillen

Lord Grey admires a Dunkirk medal worn by Mr Cecil McAlister from Portrush during the official opening ceremony of the new Bennet House in Portrush in September 1981. Mr Alister served in France, Italy, North Africa, Egypt, Syria and Palestine. Vice Admiral Sir Arthur Hezlet, area president of the Royal British Legion is included on the left of the photograph. Picture: News Letter archives

IN PICTURES: Ex-Servicemen parade in Jubilee March at Portrush (1981)

Army Cadets from the Glengormley and Whitehouse Detachments attended the service of Remembrance in Whiteabbey.

Remembrance events held across Newtownabbey

Rehearsal for Saturday's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. A chance to recognise the sacrifices made to defend Northern Ireland’s place in the UK was lost

Festival of Remembrance did not make special mention of Northern Ireland

The Cenotaph on Whitehall in London as the nation prepares to fall silent to remember the war dead on Armistice

Veterans anticipate ‘poignant’ remembrance service after Covid restrictions

Helping to launch the Appeal in Northern Ireland are Helen Heaney (74), her daughter Jackie Heaney (44), granddaughter and grandson Holly (19) and Aaron Adair (13) – three generations of poppy collectors from the same Co. Antrim family.

‘Every poppy counts’ for Royal British Legion’s annual appeal 2021

The Royal British Legion marked the support organisation's centenary with a wreath-laying ceremony in Portadown on Saturday. It was one of a number of event taking place across the UK. Photograph: RBL Portadown

Commemorations to mark centenary of Royal British Legion
Military veterans and supporters took part in a weekend wreath-laying ceremony in Co Armagh to mark 100 years since the formation of the Royal British Legion.
Mark Rainey

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

Carrickfergus to get Royal British Legion centenary plaque

James McClean has refused to wear a poppy since 2012.

The Royal British Legion defend James McClean's stance on Remembrance poppy

MBE recipient Stephen Weir.

Family and community thanked by Carrickfergus MBE recipient

The ukulele was auctioned on eBay to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

Carrick-made ukulele attracts US bidders

The ukulele was auctioned on eBay to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

Poppy-themed ukulele raises funds for Royal British Legion

Poppy merchandise bought on Amazon or eBay may not be helping charity - how to c...

Remembrance Sunday at Belfast's cenotaph in 2019.
Picture: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker.

Public asked not to attend cenotaphs for Remembrance Sunday

An Act of Remembrance will be staged.

Larne FC to remember fallen

Why red poppies are worn for Remembrance season - and what the alternative colou...

This is why some people wear white poppies to mark Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day: the history of the Poppy Appeal and the Royal British Legion

Flight Sergeant Robert Louis Dinnen

It’ll be different but we will still remember them on Sunday

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Jim Montgomery, attended the service in Rathcoole alongside party colleague, Cllr Robert Foster.

World War fallen remembered in Rathcoole

Here’s how to support Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal this year

RBL District Chairman John Stewart presenting Ronnie Andrews with the Downing Shield. Photo by Norman Briggs / RnBphotographyni

NI man Ronnie Andrews first to receive Royal British Legion honour for dedicatio...

Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn has died at the age of 103.

We’ll Meet Again singer dies aged 103

Dame Vera Lynn performed concerts for then armed forces during World War II.

Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103 - Boris Johnson leads tributes to 'magical' British...

Royal thanks for triumph. Photographed on VE Day 1945

Many ways for us to honour and celebrate those who brought peace

Belfast City Hall, lit up for the NHS above, will be illuminated on Friday to mark VE Day

Coronavirus: Lockdown forces changes to NI VE Day celebrations

Veterans who protested in support of Bennet House, Portrush on Saturday December 28.

Royal British Legion defends closure of respite centre Bennet House – veterans e...

Veterans who protested in support of Bennet House, Portrush on Saturday December 28.

Anger as trustees ‘decide to close’ Royal British Legion veterans centre, Bennet...

DUP MP Gavin Robinson called for the centre to remain open. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

DUP lobbies for retention of Royal British Legion respite centre, Bennet House i...

Veterans who protested in support of Bennet House, Portrush on Saturdy December 28.

Royal British Legion: No decision yet over veterans’ centre

Veterans who protested in support of Bennet House, Portrush on Saturdy December 28.

Royal British Legion: No decision yet over veterans’ centre

John Erskine.

‘Outstanding servant’ to Alliance and Royal British Legion

Letter to the editor

We urge the Royal British Legion to reverse its decision to close Bennet House r...

From left, James McCurdy Ballycastle, Councillor Joan Baird from Ballycastle and Mark McLaughlin from Ballymoney.
Photo: KEVIN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

Veterans press Royal British Legion not to close respite centre