National Services Day

A national thank you to the brave frontline workers who keep us safe every day.
Sat 5th Sept 2020
PARADE CANCELLED instead #honkforheros
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We all need to follow Public Health guidelines in relation to Covid 19, so it’s with saddened hearts that FESSEF cancelled our National Services Day Parade/Ceremony 2020.

This year, we will #honkforheros. Show your support for all frontline emergency service workers at 3pm this Saturday (5^th Sept) by sounding your car/bike/van horn.

So wherever you are, whatever you are doing, stop and remember all the staff in the frontline security and emergency service. #honkforheros
What's been on in previous years...
More than just a parade

A Skills Display
11am -3.30pm - Dublin Castle
From abseiling to bomb disposal, watch the pro's put their skills to the test. Kids (and adults) can experience the vehicles and equipment up close.
The Bands
An international line up
Bands have always been a big part of the spectacle and this year is no exception. We are always proud to welcome the bands of foreign services.
The Parade
12.00 noon - Parnell Sq to Dublin Castle
Join the crowds as they watch a thousand Services personnel and their vehicles wind their way through the city. Follow them to Dublin Castle to see the vehicles and equipment put through its paces in the exciting Skills Display.
A Concert
Late week in Aug Date TBC - National Concert Hall
Tickets from €20
Last years bands included: Garda Band, N.A.S. Pipes and drums.
Along with special guests: Jack L, Sibeal, The Bonny Men, October Fires.
Tickets will be available for the 2020 concert from the National concert Hall ticket office or online at www.nch.ie
Sea of Change
We were honoured to have been joined by "Sea of Change" who are all cancer survivors and supporters, giving hope to those in treatment and raising over €870,000 for Charity.
Tickets for the 2020 Gala Concert will be available from the National concert Hall ticket office or online at www.nch.ie
It's a family-friendly day out
Marching bands, a fire engine, face painting and food trucks
- all in the grounds of Dublin Castle.
It's a chance to say 'thanks'
This is one day to recognise that Services personnel
put it all on the line for us every day.
It's an opportunity to learn
Find out how you can help in an emergency.
Learn about volunteering.
It's a day to feel proud

A nation honours its retired Services heroes.

And for the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice - this is their day.
It's an all-action experience.
Get up close and personal with the equipment
as the pros put their skills to the test.
Message from an Taoiseach
"Our emergency services operate nationwide and are part of the fabric of every community. To acknowledge that extraordinary work by our full time and voluntary emergency and security services, we have decided officially recognise the first Saturday of September annually as ‘National Services Day’."

Leo Varadkar
The National Services open the The Late Late Show in style!
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**A national thank you to the brave frontline workers who keep us safe every day**.

What's been on in previous years...
More than just a parade

A Skills Display

11am -3.30pm - Dublin Castle

The Bands

An international line up

The Parade

12.00 noon - Parnell Sq to Dublin Castle

A Concert

Late week in Aug Date TBC - National Concert Hall

Sea of Change

It's a family-friendly day out

Marching bands, a fire engine, face painting and food trucks
- all in the grounds of Dublin Castle.

It's a chance to say 'thanks'

This is one day to recognise that Services personnel
put it all on the line for us every day.

It's an opportunity to learn

Find out how you can help in an emergency.
Learn about volunteering.

It's a day to feel proud

A nation honours its retired Services heroes.

And for the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice - this is their day.

It's an all-action experience.

Get up close and personal with the equipment
as the pros put their skills to the test.

Message from an Taoiseach

The National Services open the The Late Late Show in style!

CONTACT

Any questions? just drop us a line.

A national thank you to the brave frontline workers who keep us safe every day.

What's been on in previous years...More than just a parade

A Skills Display

11am -3.30pm - Dublin Castle

The Bands

An international line up

The Parade

12.00 noon - Parnell Sq to Dublin Castle

A Concert

Late week in Aug Date TBC - National Concert Hall

Sea of Change

It's a family-friendly day out

Marching bands, a fire engine, face painting and food trucks - all in the grounds of Dublin Castle.

It's a chance to say 'thanks'

This is one day to recognise that Services personnel put it all on the line for us every day.

It's an opportunity to learn

Find out how you can help in an emergency. Learn about volunteering.

It's a day to feel proud

A nation honours its retired Services heroes. And for the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice - this is their day.

It's an all-action experience.

Get up close and personal with the equipment as the pros put their skills to the test.

Message from an Taoiseach

The National Services open the The Late Late Show in style!

CONTACT

Any questions? just drop us a line.

**A national thank you to the brave frontline workers who keep us safe every day**.

What's been on in previous years...
More than just a parade

Marching bands, a fire engine, face painting and food trucks
- all in the grounds of Dublin Castle.

This is one day to recognise that Services personnel
put it all on the line for us every day.

Find out how you can help in an emergency.
Learn about volunteering.

A nation honours its retired Services heroes.

And for the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice - this is their day.

Get up close and personal with the equipment
as the pros put their skills to the test.