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Model houses for forgotten 1916 civilian dead: 'It feels like he is finally...

A new exhibition remembers the 262 citizens killed during the Easter Rising.

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Historical Irish items saved from being dumped are up for auction

The special centenary auction has over 600 items available to be bought.

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Death and destruction: Claims for compensation after the 1916 Rising

More than 6,500 claims were made for damage to buildings and property caused by fighting or subsequent looting.

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Charity boss reckons he's still owed €48k for Easter Rising damage

He’s not entirely serious, mind… The events at ‘The Mendo’ in 1916 are depicted in a new play.

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Clare stonemasons were commissioned to design this massive 1916 memorial in...

The Suffolk County Easter Rising Committee in Long Island in New York State are impressively proud of their Irish heritage.

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Here's what's happening this weekend to mark the 1916 centenary

The GAA, Conradh na Gaeilge and the President will all be involved in events.

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Photos: Republican Sinn Féin march down O'Connell Street for 1916 commemoration

The parade attracted a large crowd in Dublin’s city centre.

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Copy of Proclamation sells for €150,000 at auction

A bundle of keys for the GPO also sold for €3,400.

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QUIZ: The hardest Easter Rising quiz you'll do for another 100 years

Have you been paying attention to the commemorations?

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It's 100 years to the day since the Easter Rising began

Events were taking place around the country.

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Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

The Easter Rising, Joshua Molloy’s release and new cycle lane proposals had people talking.

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Pat Kenny will helm jury to decide Pádraig Pearse's fate

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor will star as the 1916 rebel leader in an experimental TV3 programme.

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'Rumours of mischief brewing': Fascinating documents give insight into...

Hundreds of documents are being released to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.

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You can step into the Dublin of 1916 thanks to this new website

An interactive map lets people explore sites such as the GPO, Liberty Hall, St Stephen’s Green and Dublin Castle.

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The 15 Irish railway stations named after the executed 1916 leaders

Irish Rail is doing its bit to remember the Rising.

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The East Link toll bridge is now officially named after a 1916 leader

It was named on the anniversary of Tom Clarke’s execution.

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From 'bullet books' to Seán O’Casey watercolours: A different look at the...

A new exhibition looks at how minority communities in Dublin responded to 1916.

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Pay meter for bike rental scheme blocking monument to 1916 leader

And one Cork city councillor wants it moved.

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'Not appropriate': Sinn Féin rejects invitation to commemorate British 1916...

The party says it wouldn’t be appropriate to commemorate “British soldiers who shot and killed Republicans in 1916″.

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Pictures: Canadian ambassador tackles protester at 1916 ceremony

Kevin Vickers made headlines across the globe in 2014 when he intervened during a terror attack at the Canadian parliament.

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Government to appeal decision to protect Moore Street battlefield site to...

The Moore Street site was ruled a “battlefield site” by the High Court in March.

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There was an "unlawful entry" at the Moore St battlefield site this morning

The government also says workers at the site are being harassed.

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Government challenge over Moore Street battlefield site likely to be paid for...

Minister for Arts and Heritage Heather Humphreys announced where the funds would come from last week in a committee.

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Government to block bill calling for new public holiday, despite one of its...

The Public Holidays Bill 2016 is being brought before the Dáil today by Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

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Pearse 1916 surrender letter “could leave Ireland” after upcoming auction

The Department of Arts says buying the letter would “not be the best use of taxpayers’ money”.

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The government is being strongly criticised for not buying Padraig Pearse's...

Gerry Adams has called it a “quite frankly bizarre decision”.

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Rising again: New name for Ballymun Plaza commemorates 1916 leaders

The now-demolished block of flats in Ballymun bore the name of the revolutionary leaders.

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Hunt for family of 1916 hero who created iconic tricolour

Thomas Meldon was one of three men who created the tricolour which flew at Jacob’s factory during the Easter Rising.

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Unsold!: 1916 surrender letter set to leave Ireland after auction fails to...

It’s owner says he longer feels an obligation to keep it here.

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Poll: Should the Government have bid on Padraig Pearse's surrender letter?

The letter was removed from auction after it failed to meet its reserve.

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All children to have access to music lessons under ambitious new Irish...

The plan is built around five pillars and will involve communities, schools, and arts stakeholders.

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A massive chunk of the 1916 Jacob's Tricolour has been handed back to Ireland

The Jacob’s Tricolour was made after the GPO flag had been either shot or burnt down.

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FAI fined by FIFA for 1916 Rising symbol on jersey

The Irish FA have also been fined for the use of the poppy, meanwhile.

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'I reacted with my training': Canadian ambassador on why he tackled an Irish...

In a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie, the ambassador also spoke of his admiration for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan.

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The forgotten story of Irish-Australians after the 1916 Rising is getting an...

The film explores the support for the Rising in Australia, and the Irish community formed in the country.

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One of Dublin's most iconic buildings is taking a trip down memory lane

A new exhibition explores the role Custom House played while Ireland fought for independence.

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'Callous vandalism': Paint thrown at Glasnevin 1916 memorial

The wall includes the names of British soldiers who died in the Rising.

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'If we want to cherish all children equally, stop the subsidies to foreign...

There is such a sense of entitlement among elites that they barely try to hide their privileges, writes Kieran Allen.

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'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral...

The event will mark her impact on Irish history.

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Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador apologises publicly for interrupting...

Brian Murphy publicly apologised today in his bid to have his recorded conviction for a public order offence overturned.

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