Peace service at Boyne site

The former Northern Ireland minister Mr David Bleakley and the Rev Dr Michael Mac Greal of Maynooth will be among the speakers…

The former Northern Ireland minister Mr David Bleakley and the Rev Dr Michael Mac Greal of Maynooth will be among the speakers to address an ecumenical service for peace at the site of the Battle of the Boyne tomorrow.

The service, at Oldfield, Co Meath, begins at 3 p.m. Other speakers include the Rev Cecil Kerr of the Christian Renewal Centre, Rostrevor, Co Down, and the Rev Declan Smith of the Church Mission Society Ireland.

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