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Event remembers British soldiers killed in 1916

Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has laid a wreath at a State commemoration event in Dublin marking the deaths of British soldiers in the 1916 Rising.
News • 26 May 16

Executions of 1916 leaders commemorated in Dublin

Ceremonies to mark the centenary of the executions of the leaders of the Easter Rising continued in Kilmainham Gaol to remember Con Colbert, Éamonn Ceannt, Michael Mallin and Seán Heuston.
News • 09 May 16

President in London for 1916 commemorations

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina are visiting London today as part of the Irish Embassy's 2016 commemoration programme.
News • 29 Apr 16

Higgins opens newly-refurbished Military Archives

President Michael D Higgins has officially opened the newly refurbished Military Archives building at the Cathal Brugha barracks in Dublin.
News • 26 Apr 16

In pictures: The day the Rising began 100 years on

A selection of images from the 1916 commemorations. Send your pictures to yourphotos@rte.ie
Galleries • 24 Apr 16

1916 'Remembrance Wall' unveiled at Glasnevin

A 'Remembrance Wall' showing the names of all those who died during the Easter Rising has been unveiled at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.
News • 03 Apr 16

President: 1916 celebrations 'an enormous success'

President Michael D Higgins has described the celebrations marking the Easter Rising as a "great exercise in citizenship" and paid tribute to all involved.
News • 29 Mar 16

Events commemorating the 1916 Rising take place

Events commemorating the 1916 Rising have been taking place across the country.
News • 27 Mar 16

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