VE Day 80 Commemorative Community Concert

On 8 May 2025, we will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, marking an extraordinary milestone since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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Location: Various venues across Enniskillen
Dates: Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 May 2025
Admission: All events are free

Programme Overview

Thursday 8 May

• 9:00am – VE Day 80 Proclamation at the Watergate, Enniskillen Castle
• 6:30pm – Cathedral Bells Ringing at St Macartin’s Cathedral
• 7:30pm – Service of Peace begins at St Macartin’s Cathedral, continuing at St Michael’s Church
• 8:45pm – Parade of 80 pipers and drummers along Church Street
• 9:00pm – Beacon Lighting Ceremony at St Macartin’s Cathedral
• 9:30pm – Illumination of Enniskillen Castle and the Strule Arts Centre

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Saturday 10 May

• 10:00am – 5:00pm – World War Two Exhibitions at St Macartin’s Cathedral Hall and Enniskillen Library
• 3:00pm – Beating Retreat by The Royal Irish Regiment Band at Cathedral Hall Car Park
• 7:00pm – VE Day 80 Commemorative Concert at St Macartin’s Cathedral

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Additional Highlights

• Lights of Hope: Projected over Enniskillen from 9:00pm to Midnight (8–10 May)
• Inniskillings Museum WWII Galleries: Open Monday 5 – Saturday 10 May, 10:00am – 5:00pm
  Visit: www.inniskillingsmuseum.com

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