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On Thursday 6th June, Lisburn will host a day of commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, remembering those who sacrificed so much for peace and freedom 80 years ago. Transport assistance is available for schools and community groups attending the outdoor exhibition and educational workshops in Castle Gardens throughout the day.

At 8am, a town crier will deliver the D-Day 80 Proclamation from the historic balcony of the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum. The day continues with an array of D-Day 80 themed activities. Performances from the Band of the Royal Irish Regiment, local schools and others will take place on stage at the Bowling Green in Castle Gardens from 7pm before we join with other nations across the world in an official beacon lighting ceremony at 9.15pm.

Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Cllr Andrew Gowan, said: “It is important that we remember why D-Day is such an important date. D-Day altered the course of history and was the beginning of the end of World War 2. In commemorating this day, we remember those brave men and women who sacrificed so much for peace. We must remember them.

Come to Lisburn to commemorate D-Day 80