By Dan Walsh
A Wexford man has been recognised in the 2025 Special Honours List for his work as Chairman of the Wexford Royal British Legion branch.
Noel Franklin from Bree, Enniscorthy, was honoured with the British Empire Medal for services to the Royal British Legion in the Republic of Ireland.
The presentation was made by the British Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Paul Johnson, at a function held in the British Embassy in Dublin.
“It was a proud moment for me, my family, my street and town, said Noel who thanked the Foreign and Commonwealth Office “who are the people involved in making this happen,” he added.
“My brother and three members of our branch attended with me at the Ambassador’s residence and we were all treated the best,” concluded Noel who has given a lifetime of dedicated service to the Royal British Legion in Wexford.
2025 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of Wexford branch of the Royal British Legion in honour of Major Willie Redmond (1861-1917).
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