Remembering the brave men of Tyneside who left for France in 1916 and never came back
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. May they rest in peace, Amen The St. Patrick's Day Remembrance for the Tyneside Irish (Northumberland Fusiliers) takes place at 1pm on Friday 17th March 2017 at Eldon Square War Memorial in Newcastle upon Tyne.
All members, families and friends are invited to attend. There will be a piper playing "The Minstrel Boy" and the deputy Lieutenant of the County, The Lord Mayor of Newcastle and the Mayor of Gateshead will be in attendance along with representatives of many communities We are honoured with the presence in their usual place of honour, the Northumberland Fusiliers Association and our gallant brothers the Tyneside Scottish. Wreaths will be laid in solemnity. There will be a reception afterwards in the Tyneside Irish Centre at 1.30pm. |
AuthorThe Tyneside Irish Archives
July 2020
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