SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea - War without End
Date: 11 March 2026
Price: from £25.00
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association (SSAFA) - the Armed Forces charity, is honoured to present, General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL as its guest speaker, delivering SSAFA Northern Ireland's 'Annual Fundraising Lecture', entitled Korea - War without End.
2025 commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Korean War. This year’s lecture continues with the same theme, marking the 75th anniversary of the battles of Happy Valley and the Imjin River which involved distinguished regiments from Northern Ireland — the Royal Ulster Rifles and the 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars. Korea was a conflict often described as the forgotten war, yet one whose consequences still shape the modern world. Though an armistice was signed in 1953, no peace treaty followed — leaving the Korean Peninsula technically still at war. The legacy of that uneasy truce reverberates to this day, influencing global security, the balance of power in Asia, and the world’s ever-fragile geopolitical order.
This lecture, will explore that enduring legacy through the insights and reflections of one of Britain’s most respected soldiers, General The Lord Dannatt. It promises to be a fascinating evening for veterans, military historians, serving personnel and all those with an interest in the lasting lessons of conflict and peace.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 2nd January 2026 at 09:30am
The ticket price includes a reception, refreshments, musical entertainment from an ensemble of the Royal Irish Band and a Q&A session with General Dannatt, who is happy to field more contemporary questions on Northern Ireland, the UK's Strategic Defence Review, Ukraine, or reflections from his other published books. Signed copies of General Dannatt's latest book Korea - War without End will also be available at the discounted price of £20.
Proceeds from ticket and book sales will go to SSAFA - Northern Ireland 210760, a local, self funded charity which provides for the practical, emotional and financial welfare of so many in the wider Armed Forces community across the province. Thank you for your ongoing support.
***Doors open at 6pm***
2025 commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the Korean War. This year’s lecture continues with the same theme, marking the 75th anniversary of the battles of Happy Valley and the Imjin River which involved distinguished regiments from Northern Ireland — the Royal Ulster Rifles and the 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars. Korea was a conflict often described as the forgotten war, yet one whose consequences still shape the modern world. Though an armistice was signed in 1953, no peace treaty followed — leaving the Korean Peninsula technically still at war. The legacy of that uneasy truce reverberates to this day, influencing global security, the balance of power in Asia, and the world’s ever-fragile geopolitical order.
This lecture, will explore that enduring legacy through the insights and reflections of one of Britain’s most respected soldiers, General The Lord Dannatt. It promises to be a fascinating evening for veterans, military historians, serving personnel and all those with an interest in the lasting lessons of conflict and peace.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 2nd January 2026 at 09:30am
The ticket price includes a reception, refreshments, musical entertainment from an ensemble of the Royal Irish Band and a Q&A session with General Dannatt, who is happy to field more contemporary questions on Northern Ireland, the UK's Strategic Defence Review, Ukraine, or reflections from his other published books. Signed copies of General Dannatt's latest book Korea - War without End will also be available at the discounted price of £20.
Proceeds from ticket and book sales will go to SSAFA - Northern Ireland 210760, a local, self funded charity which provides for the practical, emotional and financial welfare of so many in the wider Armed Forces community across the province. Thank you for your ongoing support.
***Doors open at 6pm***
Accessibility requirements
For any special access requirements please contact the box office on 028 9244 7744, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, or leave a message outside of these times and someone will call you back.
Alternatively you can email lvi.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk with details of your access requirements and our box office staff will be able to assist you.
Booking dates and times:
- Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Not available for online booking