COMMEMORATIONS took place in Ireland over the weekend marking the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising.
A state commemoration was held outside the General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin’s O’Connell Street, where President Catherine Connolly laid a wreath.
President Catherine Connolly lays a wreath during the State Commemoration to mark the Anniversary of the 1916 Rising on Easter Sunday (Pics: Rolling News)Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris and First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Neill were all in attendance at the event, which took place on Easter Sunday, April 5.
“Today, we gather to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising and remember those who lost their lives,” the Taoiseach said.
Hundreds of members of the Irish Defence Forces took part in the proceedings, where the proclamation was read by Capt Eva Houlihan.
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee, Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald were also in attendance.
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Fine Gael Minister for Defence Helen McEntee stands with members of the Irish defences forces during the ceremony
Taoiseach Micheál Martin watches on as members of the Irish defence forces take part in the ceremony
President Catherine Connolly greets Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the event
An Air Corps fly past took place during the state commemoration
President Catherine Connolly greets members of the public during the event
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald and First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O’Niell pictured with the 1916 Proclamation after it was read by Captain Eva Houlihan during the event
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