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President Connolly Commemorates 110th Easter Rising Anniversary in Dublin

4/5/2026

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On April 5, 2026, President Catherine Connolly led a ceremony at General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin to mark the 110th anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising.
The event included the proclamation reading, a tri-service guard of honour, and Army band performances.
Relatives of those who fought described the ceremony as respectful and moving.
The program closed with a minute of silence, the national anthem, and an Air Corps fly-past.

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Story summary

On April 5, 2026, President Catherine Connolly led a ceremony at General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin to mark the 110th anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising.
The event included the proclamation reading, a tri-service guard of honour, and Army band performances.
Relatives of those who fought described the ceremony as respectful and moving.
The program closed with a minute of silence, the national anthem, and an Air Corps fly-past.