28.04.2015
Annual Anzac Service Takes Place in Christ Church Cathedral
The 26th annual Anzac Service took place at Choral Evensong on Sunday (April 26) in Christ Church Cathedral, sung by the cathedral choir. The service marked Anzac Day and the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings. It was organised by the New Zealand Ireland Association with the assistance of the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral.
The address was delivered by the Deputy Ambassador of New Zealand, Mr Rob Taylor (pictured courtesy of Patrick Hugh Lynch), and others taking part in the service included the Australian Ambassador, Dr Ruth Adler, and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, TD. A reception after the Service of Remembrance was held in Dublin Castle, hosted by the Minister Humphreys.
The President was represented by his Aide de Camp and there were representatives of the Defence Forces of Ireland, the UK, New Zealand and the United States. Members of the diplomatic community were in attendance along with many New Zealanders living in Ireland, including Irish rugby head coach, Joe Schmidt.
Anzac Day has been marked in Ireland since 1990 when the New Zealand and Australian communities first gathered on April 25 to honour the memories of Anzac soldiers. There has been an Anzac ceremony every year since then with the focus gradually extending to include Irish, Turkish and other nations’ soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli.