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Belfast Blitz Commemoration
In April and May 2024, the Northern Ireland War Memorial (NIWM) will mark the anniversaries of the air raids on Northern Ireland with three commemorations. Members of the public are invited to attend to pay their respects and to remember those who were killed as a result of enemy action in April and May 1941.
Friday 5 April 2024:
On Friday 5 April 2024, the NIWM marked the anniversary of the air raids on Northern Ireland with a wreath laying ceremony in the museum. The commemoration coincided with the anniversary of the first air raid, the Dockside Raid, which took place on 7/8 April 1941.
A wreath was placed on the Blitz Memorial made by Irish Sculptor Carolyn Mulholland, by the Chairman of the Board, Don Bigger and NIWM Trustee C T Hogg.
Two minutes of silence were observed by staff, trustees and visitors to the museum gallery.
Monday 15 April 2024:
On Monday 15 April 2024, the NIWM marked the anniversary of the Easter Tuesday Raid with a wreath laying ceremony at the mass blitz grave in Milltown Cemetery.
The Easter Tuesday raid took place on 15/16 April 1941, resulting in the loss of over 740 lives in Belfast. Lives were also lost in Bangor, Newtownards and Derry/Londonderry.
In attendance was Pipe Major George Orchin from Campbell College Bugles, Pipes and Drums who performed Abide With Me before two minutes of silence were observed.
Members of the public are invited to join us at Belfast City Cemetery as we mark the anniversary of the Fire Raid on Saturday 4 May 2024 at 10:45am. Visit the What's On page of our website for more information: NIWM What's On
