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Belfast Remembrance Sunday 2026: Lord Mayor Lays Wreath at City Hall
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Hundreds gathered at Belfast City Hall for Remembrance Sunday 2026. Lord Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the city’s residents as a two-minute silence honoured those who lost their lives in conflict.
Belfast Remembrance Sunday commemorations took place at City Hall today, Sunday 8 November 2026, as hundreds gathered to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice during war and conflict.
The annual National Day of Remembrance service was held at the Cenotaph in the Garden of Remembrance, where civic representatives and members of the public came together in tribute.
Lord Mayor Lays Wreath at Belfast City Hall
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the citizens of Belfast.
The ceremony began at 11am with a two-minute silence, providing an opportunity to reflect on the lives lost during conflict and the sacrifices made by generations of service personnel.
Among those who also laid wreaths were Sarah Owen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and Irish Government minister Frank Feighan.
Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots and SDLP leader Claire Hanna were also among those attending the service.
Belfast Falls Silent for Remembrance Sunday 2026
Remembrance Sunday is observed across Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom each November.
The annual commemorations recognise the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces, while also remembering civilians and others whose lives have been affected or lost through war and conflict.
The Belfast ceremony was one of many acts of remembrance held across Northern Ireland throughout the day.
Belfast Cenotaph to Be Illuminated Red
Belfast City Council confirmed that the Cenotaph at City Hall would be illuminated red on Sunday evening to mark Remembrance Sunday.
The lighting forms part of the city’s annual commemorations.
The council also confirmed that the City Hall grounds would close following the service to allow preparations for the Belfast Christmas Market, which opens on Saturday 14 November.
Armistice Day Service on Wednesday 11 November
Further commemorations will take place at Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
The Royal British Legion will lead the official Armistice Day observance at the Cenotaph in the Garden of Remembrance at 11am.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the traditional two-minute silence.
Full information is available on the Belfast City Council events website.
Remembering Those Who Served
As communities across Northern Ireland mark Remembrance Sunday, today’s ceremony at Belfast City Hall provides another opportunity to honour those who served and those who never returned home.
We will remember them.
For more local news and community updates, visit Northern Ireland Online.
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