Services held across Northern Ireland to mark Remembrance Sunday

Irish premier Leo Varadkar and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris have laid wreaths at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Enniskillen.

Hundreds gathered in the County Fermanagh town to mark the occasion at the war memorial.

They stood in silence for two minutes before wreaths were laid.

New PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher also laid a wreath.

In Belfast, wreaths were laid at the City Hall's cenotaph.

The events commemorate servicemen and women who died during both world wars and later conflicts.

Mr Heaton-Harris said: "It is an honour to be here in Enniskillen. We're here to remember the fallen from World Wars one and two, from the various battles and conflicts that we've had, and to remember the Poppy Day bomb as well and all the families that suffered.

"It was a lovely service and amazing to see so many people turn out in slightly inclement weather and just good to see the community come together."

Asked about the presence of Irish Government officials, he added: "It is really important. I think, from what I can gather, people like to see the British and Irish government work together and remember together. That can only be good for our individual futures."

A politician from Mr Varadkar's party was also in attendance.

Frank Feighan said: "I've always attended the services of Remembrance in appreciation and respect of the Irish men and women from across the island of Ireland who gave the great sacrifice in World War One and many wars after that.

"I think it shows respect and it also shows that it wasn't unique to this part of the island, and indeed across our two islands.

Asked if the Irish Government presence was controversial, he said: "We have to have an agreed Ireland, we have to respect histories that are different but sometimes unite us as well. I felt that 15-20 years ago in the Republic, that we didn't pay that respect, that we didn't remember the sacrifices of many men and women that came from our communities.

"I think that has changed in the last 10 or 15 years."

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald was among those scheduled to attend a Remembrance Sunday service at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin hosted by the Royal British Legion.

Ms McDonald said: "This is an important day of reflection for many people on the island. Many Irishmen, from across all 32 counties, died in these conflicts, leaving a profound loss that continues to be felt in many families and communities to this day.

"It is important to recognise all that we share in common and to commemorate our shared history in a respective and inclusive way.

"Such reflections are also a timely reminder of the need for peaceful dialogue to end conflict around the world."

Several other wreath-laying events and Remembrance ceremonies were held across Northern Ireland.