Royal British Legion holds Act of Remembrance service at Strabane war memorial

THE Royal British Legion (RBL) Strabane Branch held their annual Act of Remembrance service.

The early morning wreath-laying service on Sunday was held at the war memorial on the Derry Road.

A short religious service was conducted by Rev Sean McClafferty.In attendance and also taking part were aldermen Derek Hussey and Keith Kerrigan, representing Derry City and Strabane District Council, community and youth groups, members of the Legion and local clergy.

Wreaths were laid during the service on behalf of 1st Strabane Scout Group, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Castlederg branch of the UDR Association CGC, Strabane Academy, Strabane Branch RBL and the Royal Leicestershire Regiment.

Services and parades were also held throughout the district including Castlederg, Newtownstewart and Sion Mills.

See Wednesday’s edition for full coverage.