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Demonisation is most painful issue for veterans

Over the course of the last twelve months Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has met with, listened to and visited as many veterans as possible across Northern Ireland. Danny has listened to veteran concerns and is passionate about doing his best to advocate for what has been an under represented community for years. In […]

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Coming together at Dublin Somme Commemoration

On the 10 July 2021 Northern Ireland Veteran Commissioner, Danny Kinahan laid a wreath alongside both First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, to commemorate the Battle of the Somme at the Irish National War Memorial at Islandbridge. The Royal British Legion event was attended by representatives from RBL districts in Dublin […]

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Commissioner highlights veterans and veteran services amid Armed Forces Week with BFBS

Rachel Cochrane of BFBS Radio (British Forces Broadcasting Services) in Northern Ireland talks to Danny Kinahan about veteran services in light of Armed Forces Week. Listen to the interview by clicking on the audio above. […]

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What do you know about Armed Forces Day?

Armed Forces Day in its current format has been in existence since 2009, but how did it come about and why? What makes Armed Forces Day significant and relevant?  I hope to answer these questions, and more, to explain the importance of Armed Forces Day both to our communities and for the people for whom […]

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Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) Memorial at Ballyclare War Memorial Park

A UDR Memorial was unveiled in a special service of dedication at Ballyclare War Memorial Park on Thursday 27 May. The service, led by Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim , Mr Edward Montgomery MBE, DL and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Jim Montgomery, paid tribute to The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1970-1992. Amongst […]

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