Group photo of the 58th International Irish Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

24 May 2016

58th International Irish Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Óglaigh Na hÉireann, Civil Defence Ireland and Irish UN Veterans at the Sanctuary of Our Lady, Lourdes

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