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The 1916 Monument at Nos 14 to 17 would not be affected by the plans

Smaller-scale development on table for Moore St site

The new owner of the Dublin Central site, which includes the 1916 terrace on Moore Street, says it wants to do away with the existing shopping centre plan in favour of a smaller-scale development.

Dublin • 29 Mar 18

Nine wreath-laying ceremonies took place across Cork

Over 5,000 take part in Cork Centenary events

Gardaí have said over 5,000 people attended events in Cork city to mark the firing of the first shots of the 1916 Rising.

Ireland • 28 Mar 16

Centenary will be broadcast live on RTÉ One and to the diaspora around the world on RTÉ Player

Music, theatre and ceremony mark start of Rising

Formal ceremonies, music performances and theatrical events were carried out at a number of locations across the country today to mark the start of the 1916 Easter Rising, attracting thousands of people.

Ireland • 28 Mar 16

The Irish flag was lowered to half mast during the event

100 years on: Proclamation read outside GPO again

In a tribute to the actions of rebel leader Patrick Pearse on Easter Monday 1916, the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was read aloud under the portico of the GPO on O’Connell Street by Captain Peter Kelleher today.

News • 27 Mar 16

Captain Peter Kelleher reads the Proclamation of the Irish Republic at the GPO

Massive crowds commemorate 1916 Easter Rising

The main Easter Sunday State Commemoration Ceremony for the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising took place today.

Ireland • 28 Mar 16

Those taking part in the Arbour Hill march included the Cabra Historical Society and flute and pipe bands - including two from the US

Visitor centre opened in GPO ahead of 1916 events

As final preparations take place for the main 1916 centenary events this weekend a new visitor centre has been officially opened at the GPO.

News • 26 Mar 16

The events of 1916 are poignant for the school as the parents of some of the pupils arrived in Ireland fleeing civil strife

School born of places crisis marks Easter Rising

A Co Dublin school that opened in response to a school places crisis affecting the children of immigrants has been celebrating its Irishness with a play based on the 1916 Rising.

News • 21 Mar 16

The Eucharist will be celebrated at a service in the cathedral at 10am

Christchurch Cathedral to open for Easter Sunday

Christchurch Cathedral will now open for Easter service on Easter Monday after it had been cancelled due to restrictions put in place surrounding the 1916 commemorations.

Ireland • 03 Mar 16

The material will be preserved once digitised and displayed as part of 'Inspiring Ireland 1916' (Pic: @IrelandEmbGB)

Collection day for 1916 materials to be held in UK

A public 'collection day' is to be held in London on 19 March to allow members of the public in the UK to share personal objects related to 1916 and to have the items expertly digitised.

News • 25 Feb 16

The case centres on a dispute about the historical significance of some buildings

Moore St buildings challenge adjourned to Friday

A High Court action by the 1916 Relatives Association aimed at preventing the demolition of certain buildings on Moore Street has been adjourned until Friday.

News • 16 Feb 16

Arlene Foster said the event is not a commemoration of the events in Dublin in 1916

DUP leader Foster to attend 1916 event in Dublin

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster is to attend an event in Dublin this week which will mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

News • 16 Feb 16

The Sinn Féin leader said the centenary of 1916 presented an opportunity for change

Adams claims Kenny accepts partition

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has claimed that Taoiseach Enda Kenny accepts partition and believes that the Irish sovereign nation stops at the border.

News • 08 Jan 16

The plan is to restore the buildings to the conditions they were in in 1916

Restoration to begin at 1916 Moore St buildings

The Government has announced the start of restoration work on the final headquarters of the 1916 leaders in Dublin's Moore Street.

News • 10 Nov 15

The winning designs feature depictions of the statue of Hibernia

Central Bank unveils designs for 2016 coins

The Central Bank has today unveiled the winning designs for the 2016 coins to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.

News • 10 Sep 15

Opposition TDs had expressed concerns over the site being part of the NAMA portfolio

Govt moves to clarify sale of Moore St 1916 site

The Government has moved to ease concerns among Opposition TDs over the sale of the historic Moore St site.

News • 09 Jul 15

The files are a series of daily reports by the Dublin Metropolitan Police

Dublin police files from 1915 & 1916 released

Secret police files dating from 1915 and 1916 are being made available online today by the National Archives for the first time.

News • 01 Jun 15

Micheál Martin said the Government has underestimated the level of interest in the centenary of 1916

Martin accuses SF of falsifying Irish history

The Fianna Fáil leader has accused Sinn Féin of trying to misuse peoples' respect for 1916 and said the party has no connection with the volunteers who fought then.

News • 19 Apr 15

The first of 31 British soldiers to die in the ambush at Mount Street Bridge was Captain Frederick Dietrichsen

Memorial sought for British troops killed in 1916

The relatives of some of the British soldiers who fought and died during the Easter Rising in 1916 have called for a permanent memorial to their dead to be erected in Dublin.

News • 08 Apr 15

The logbook may have been rescued from a skip after it was discarded in the 1930s

1916 ambulance logbook to go on display

Dublin City Council has acquired a logbook kept by Dublin Fire Brigade's ambulance service during the 1916 Easter Rising.

News • 20 Nov 14

Rónán Ó Domhnaill said the department had an obligation to develop bilingual versions of new websites

1916 website error unacceptable - Ó Domhnaill

An Coimisinéir Teanga has said it is unacceptable that inaccurate material would be made available in Irish by a Government department.

News • 14 Nov 14

Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched Ireland 2016 last night

Google Translate used for 1916 anniversary website

A spokesperson for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has confirmed that Google Translate was used to translate English into Irish on a Government website promoting the 1916 commemorations.

News • 13 Nov 14

President Michael D Higgins lays a wreath at the grave of executed 1916 Rising leaders

President attends 1916 commemoration ceremony

The annual State 1916 commemoration has taken place at Arbour Hill cemetery in Dublin.

News • 07 May 14

40 children died in the 1916 Easter Rising

Children killed in 1916 Easter Rising commemorated

Efforts are being made to commemorate one forgotten group of victims of the 1916 Easter Rising – the children who died during the rebellion.

News • 17 Apr 14

A cross-party committee called for greater protection of 14-17 Moore Street

Cllrs back Moore Street preservation report

Dublin City Councillors have overwhelmingly backed a report calling for preservation of the 1916 monument on Moore Street.

News • 08 Apr 13

Dublin City Council urged to halt Moore St plans

Dublin City Council has been urged to halt redevelopment plans for historic buildings on Moore Street after it emerged that it still owns properties there.

News • 08 Nov 12