‘A privilege to lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland’ – First Minister
Mr Givan said it had been “a privilege to lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland in honour of all those who gave their lives for our freedom”.
Ms O’Neill described the Battle of the Somme as a “hugely significant event in our shared history and it is right that we commemorate it in a respectful and inclusive way. Thousands of people from across this island died at the Somme and it had a profound impact on their families and society over generations.”
Speaking after the event both Mr Givan and Ms O’Neill addressed tensions in the North in the run-up to July 12th.
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