Field of Remembrance planted at Belfast city hall

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Hundreds of poppies on crosses have been placed at The Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall, at the official opening of The Field of Remembrance.

The Royal British Legion memorial, marking the centenary of the end of the First World War, is a tribute to the men and women who lost their lives then - and in subsequent wars.

A short ceremony in memory of all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice was held on Monday morning. Credit: Pacemaker

Sisters, Jean Pollock and Anne Sloss, attended the memorial to pay tribute to relatives who died in the World Wars but also their brother, James McFall, who was killed serving in the UDR 41 years ago.

Sisters, Jean Pollock and Anne Sloss, paid tribute to their relatives. Credit: UTV

For relatives, it was important that no-one was forgotten.

Terry Bashford paid tribute to his son, brother, father and great uncles. Credit: UTV

"I put in crosses for my son and my brother, my father and my great uncles," said Terry Bashford.

Both of Terry's great uncles were killed in the First World War.

He said it's nice to be able to come to the memorial and pay respects.

WW1 soldier made of scrap metal erected in St Stephen's Green, Dublin. Credit: PA

Meanwhile in Dublin, thousands of visitors have already been to see the six metre high sculpture of the first World War soldier made from scrap metal.

The haunting soldier was installed near the entrance to St Stephen's Green at the weekend serving as a reminder that there are no borders in sacrifice.