Holocaust Memorial Day
The National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration takes place every year on the Sunday nearest to 27 January, International Holocaust Memorial Day. The commemoration is organised by Holocaust Education Ireland, in association with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
The commemoration cherishes the memory of all of the people who perished in the Holocaust and recalls the millions of innocent Jewish men, women and children and other victims, who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators because of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations or their religious beliefs. The ceremony includes readings, survivors’ recollections, the Scroll of Names, candle-lighting and music. It is attended by people from all walks of Irish life and is a very moving, dignified and impressive ceremony.
Memorial Day booklets
Our Memorial Day booklets serve as valuable resources for learning about the Holocaust.
We publish a unique Memorial Day booklet every year at our national commemoration in Ireland. It presents key facts and perspectives about the Holocaust, remembers those lost and provides updates on our work in Holocaust awareness.
You can download any past copies of Memorial Day booklets here. We are able to supply hard copies of booklets from previous Memorial Days on request. Please contact us through the button below to place an order for Memorial Day booklets.
