Somme Commemorations: RTÉ News Report

On the centenary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme, Tony Connolly reports on ceremonies in France and Dyanne Connor reports on commemorative events across Ireland and the UK. Includes interview with President Michael D. Higgins. Produced by RTÉ News. Broadcast 1 July 2016.

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