Collins Barracks was the centre point in Cork for the ceremonies to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Easter Rising.
A replica facade of the General Post Office formed the back drop to the military parade in the square. Minister for External Affairs, Frank Aiken took the salute of the march past.
The parade was made up of units from the Irish Army, the FCA, Slua Muiri, the Civil Defence, the Red Cross, Cumann na mBan, members of the Old IRA, Boy Scouts, Boy Brigades and school and college students.
The attendance included the Lord Mayor of Cork Con Desmond and members of the Corporation. The parade was followed by a commemoration ceremony at the grave of Thomas Ceannt in the Detention Barracks. Minster Aiken laid a wreath on the grave on behalf of the Defence Forces. Wreaths were also placed by the Old IRA and the Cork 1916 Men's Association.
Title: |
Homage at the Grave of Thomas Ceannt |
Clip Duration: |
00:03:45 |
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Video |
Clip Title: |
Homage at the Grave of Thomas Ceannt |
Information: |
Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) was broadcasting in black and white in 1966. This meant any recordings that were to be kept of commemoration events to mark the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising would only exist in black and white. Television producer Michael Johnston came up with the idea of using colour film cameras to document events of Easter Week 1966 in Dublin and around the country. These films were not intended for broadcast but purely as a record of the events of Easter Week 1966. The footage shown here is edited from film shot in Cork on the 10th April 1966. |
Local Keywords: |
1916, 1966, 1960s, Easter Rising, Irish Army, Cork, Thomas Ceannt |
Coverage: |
Cork, Ireland |
Topic: |
Wars and Conflict |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
Production Year: |
1966 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
DF959B |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Silent |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
