Published 4 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 days agoShow Less IconDescendants call for recognition of Laois 1916 volunteers Summary by RTÉOn Easter Sunday 1916, a group of Laois volunteers demobilised a section of railway line under direct orders from Pádraig Pearse. 110 years later, their descendants have called for them to be awarded medals posthumously.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconRTÉCenterFactualityOwnershipDescendants call for recognition of Laois 1916 volunteersOn Easter Sunday 1916, a group of Laois volunteers demobilised a section of railway line under direct orders from Pádraig Pearse. 110 years later, their descendants have called for them to be awarded medals posthumously.4 days ago·IrelandRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated4 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageRTÉ broke the news in Ireland 4 days ago on Monday, September 7, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsLaois Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsLaois Plus IconShow All