An event has taken place in Dublin marking the anniversary of the Battle of Somme and recognising all of those who lost their lives in WWI and WWII.
The ceremony took place at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Dublin. It has been organised by the Royal British Legion of Ireland.
Around 3,500 Irish men died in the Battle of Somme, which took place from 1 July to 18 November in 1916.
More than 3 million people fought in the battle between each side and there were more than one million casualties.
It is estimated that around 60,000 Irish were killed across both conflicts, with some of their families in attendance at today's event.
Official wreaths were laid by representatives from both Ireland and Northern Ireland, while the bands from the Irish Defence Forces, the 2nd Royal Irish Regiment and the Brook Singers also played.
Brigadier General Stephen Ryan of General Officer Commanding 2 Brigade represented the Irish Defence Forces, while the British Ambassador Paul Johnston accompanied Colonel Sean Grant of the UK Defence Attaché.
Retired Vice Admiral Paul Bennet of the Royal Navy, Lt Col Gary Giles RM, and The Royal British Legion Officer Lt Col Ken Martin were also in attendance.
