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The famous Soldiers’ Christmas Truce of 1914, between German troops and the Allied troops, happened exactly, 100 years ago this year, it was by any standards an extraordinary event. That unique and historic event will be recalled and commemorated in the Mayo Peace Park, at 2.30pm, on Christmas Eve.

On that day 65 years ago, the Government declared Ireland to be a Republic. This did not help Anglo-Irish relations at the time, and it also upset deValera and his Fianna Fáil colleagues, but it was the cause of public celebrations around the country.

“Connolly Barracks is closed but the 4 Cavalry Squadron lives on within the walls of Custume Barracks. Carpe Diem.”