This Saturday, March 11, marks European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism and across Northern Ireland civic council buildings will light up in red in acknowledgement of the victims and survivors of The Troubles.

South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) made the request for all 11 Northern Ireland councils to light up, as well as Dáil Éireann in Dublin, and the Palace of Westminster in London.

In addition, a political request has also been made to light up Parliament Buildings, Stormont.

SEFF’s Director of Services, Kenny Donaldson, said: “We approached some councils directly and others required support on the floor from councillors, by way of Motions presented by individual councillors.

“A small number of the councils had the date in their diaries, having previously illuminated buildings in marking this important date.

“We have been heartened by the response from councils, with the overwhelming majority agreeing to light up in support of victims and survivors of The Troubles.

“It is important, particularly at this time, that victims and survivors are acknowledged, almost 25 years on since the signing of The Belfast Agreement. Victims and survivors remain a constituency whose needs have not been delivered upon,” added Mr. Donaldson.