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HM The Queen’s Visit to Banbridge Library

Her Majesty The Queen, visited Banbridge Library on 21st March 2025. Welcomed by Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion, Her Majesty was introduced to the Chairperson of Libraries NI, Ms Bonnie Anley, and went on to join a children’s story session.  She discussed her favourite books with members of the library’s Reading Group, and talked with members of the Craft and Chatter Group. 

Photo courtesy of NIO/Presseye

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D Day Commemorations in Banbridge

Dr Robert Logan DL attended the D Day Commemorations at Banbridge Civic Building and lit the beacon. He is pictured with 99-year-old 2nd World War veteran Johnny Gough DL, from Newry.  Johnny Gough served with the Irish Guards, landing in Normandy with his battalion in August 1944, before advancing into Belgium and Holland.