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National Services Day 2025 — A Nationwide Salute to Our Frontline HeroesThis Saturday, 6 September, communities across Ireland will come together to celebrate National Services Day — a special occasion to honour the extraordinary contribution of our frontline emergency and voluntary services.From Dublin to Cork, Galway to Limerick, parades and public displays will highlight the work of the men and women who keep Ireland safe every day. Organised by volunteers and officially recognised on the first Saturday of September each year, this day is both a national thank-you and an opportunity for the public to engage directly with those who serve. Dublin – Parade & Dublin Castle DisplayParade: Starts at 12:00 pm from the Garden of Remembrance, making its way down O’Connell Street, past Trinity College, along Dame Street, and finishing at Dublin Castle. Displays: From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Dublin Castle will host extensive displays of vehicles, equipment, and demonstrations from Gardaí, Fire Services, Ambulance crews, Civil Defence, Defence Forces, and more. Entertainment: The day will include live music, performances by service bands, and a moving appearance from the Sea of Change Cancer Choir.
👉 Full details: National Services Day Dublin Cork – Celebrating Service & CommunityCork will host its own parade and service displays at 12:00 pm, bringing together emergency and voluntary organisations from across the county. The event will showcase vehicles, demonstrations, and interactive opportunities for families to meet frontline staff. Expect strong involvement from Cork Fire Brigade, HSE National Ambulance Service, Gardaí, and community support groups.
👉 More info: National Services Day Ireland Galway – Parade & Public DisplaysGalway’s frontline services will be out in force at 12:00 pm, with a city-centre parade leading into community engagement displays. Members of the RNLI, Coast Guard, Civil Defence, and Blood Bikes West are expected to participate. Families can enjoy interactive displays, see vehicles up close, and learn more about lifesaving services.
👉 Updates available via National Services Day Limerick – River City SaluteLimerick’s celebrations kick off at 12:00 pm, centred around the city with a parade and static displays of emergency vehicles. The event will feature participation from the Irish Coast Guard, Fire & Rescue Services, An Garda Síochána, and local volunteers. Limerick’s riverside setting offers the perfect backdrop for demonstrations and family activities.
👉 Details: National Services Day Other Regional HighlightsDrogheda (Co. Louth): A family-friendly showcase at Drogheda Port (12 pm–3 pm), featuring vehicles, equipment, and interactive displays. Kilkenny: Festivities from 12 pm–5 pm in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle with parades and displays. Wexford: A full day from 12 pm–4 pm, including a parade, wreath-laying ceremony, helicopter rescue demo, kids’ disco, and service displays on Wexford Quay. Naas (Co. Kildare): A midday parade and community celebration highlighting local services.
👉 Full event listings: National Services Day Website Why This Day MattersNational Services Day is about more than parades — it’s about showing appreciation. From fire and ambulance crews to the Coast Guard, Gardaí, Defence Forces, and the many voluntary organisations, this event shines a light on the dedication and sacrifice of those who protect us. For businesses, it’s also a chance to connect with communities, support frontline staff, and share in a sense of national pride. 📅 Mark your calendar: Saturday, 6 September 2025.
Whether you attend in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, or your local town, this is your opportunity to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ireland’s frontline heroes. 👉 Learn more and find local details: nationalservicesday.ie |
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