Island of Ireland Peace Park
Island of Ireland Peace Park, World War I memorial park in Mesen, Belgium
The memorial features a traditional round tower, stone markers, and a pathway lined with nine commemorative plaques displaying quotes from Irish soldiers.
The Island of Ireland Peace Park opened on November 11, 1998, with Queen Elizabeth II, King Albert II of Belgium, and Irish President Mary McAleese attending.
The memorial park stands as a tribute to Irish soldiers from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland who served in British Expeditionary Corps divisions.
Visitors can explore multiple war cemeteries connected by a pathway that follows the former front line through fields near Mesen's old peace football ground.
Inside the round tower, visitors find copies of Ireland's Memorial Records with illustrations by artist Harry Clarke documenting Irish WWI casualties.
Location: Mesen
Official opening: November 11, 1998
Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
GPS coordinates: 50.75980,2.89476
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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