Eleventh Night(Northern Ireland)
Communities in Northern Ireland light bonfires on the eve of the Twelfth to celebrate Protestant heritage and the Battle of the Boyne.
Eleventh Night bonfires mark the anticipation of July 12 parades commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne.
Local lodges and community groups erect large pyres, often adorned with symbolic flags and effigies.
Marching bands perform traditional tunes, and neighbours gather for music, speeches, and refreshments.
While cherished as a cultural tradition, the event also prompts dialogue on community relations and safety.
The bonfires set a spirited tone for the following day’s Orange Order parades and celebrations.
Eleventh Night
Northern Ireland
National Day of Remembrance of the victims of the Genocide of the Citizens of the Polish Republic committed by Ukrainian Nationalists(Poland, established by the 22 July 2016 resolution ofSejmin reference to the July 11, 1943Volhynian Bloody Sunday)
Poland’s official remembrance day honors the victims of the 1943 Volhynian massacre by Ukrainian nationalists.
Established in 2016 by the Polish Sejm, the day commemorates the Volhynian Bloody Sunday of July 11, 1943.
It pays tribute to Polish civilians who perished during ethnic violence in the Volhynia region.
Memorial services, wreath-laying ceremonies, and educational programs take place in cities and towns.
Historians and community leaders deliver lectures on the historical context and lasting impact of the tragedy.
The observance fosters reflection on reconciliation, historical memory, and the importance of human rights.
National Day of Remembrance of the victims of the Genocide of the Citizens of the Polish Republic committed by Ukrainian Nationalists
Poland
Sejm
Volhynian Bloody Sunday
National Day of Commemoration, held on the nearest Sunday to this date (Ireland)
Ireland’s National Day of Commemoration honors all Irish men and women who died in wars and peacekeeping missions.
Held on the Sunday nearest to July 11, the day pays tribute to those who served and sacrificed in conflicts.
Ceremonies are led by the President, government officials, and representatives of defence forces at Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance.
Wreath-laying, readings of the Roll of Honor, and a minute of silence are central to the observance.
Local commemorations take place in towns and villages, connecting communities with national memory.
The event underscores Ireland’s commitment to peacekeeping and remembrance of its fallen.
National Day of Commemoration