Easter parades held to commemorate 1916 rising

ON THIS DAY: 21 April 1916: Roger Casement captured at Banna Strand landing rifles for 1916 Rising

The story of Roger Casement's landing and capture at Banna Strand in Kerry as he attempted to bring arms ashore for the 1916 Rising, is commemorated in the famed ballad Banna Strand.  The post ON THIS DAY: 21 April 1916: Roger Casement captured at Banna Strand landing rifles for 1916 Rising  appeared first on Gript.

Easter parades take place to commemorate 1916 rising

Michael D Higgins laid a wreath outside the GPO to commemorate those who died in the rebellion.

How would the leaders of the 1916 Rising view Ireland today?

"Was it for this?" asks historical entertainer Paddy Cullivan, on the weekend that marks the 109th anniversary of the rebellion that led to Irish independence

Ideals of 1916 leaders should 'continue to inspire us', says Higgins

In comments ahead of what will be his last commemoration, Mr Higgins said that Irish people could still take inspiration from the proclamation

Daughter of Easter Rising participant ‘proud’ to attend GPO commemorative event

President Michael D Higgins led a commemoration ceremony outside the GPO to mark the 1916 Easter Rising

Ceremony commemorating the Easter Rising takes place at the GPO

President Micheal D. Higgins led the ceremony.