President Michael D Higgins laid a wreath in honour of those who fought for Irish freedom
The 'Ceremony of Remembrance' took place at the Garden of RemembrancePresident Higgins makes his way to the Children of Lir sculpture in the Garden of RemembranceMuriel McAuley, granddaughter of Thomas MacDonagh, read an extract of a letter sent by Pádraig Pearse from Kilmainham Gaol700 relatives of 78 people who died during the Rising attended the ceremonyThe Island of Ireland Peace Choir sang 'The Parting Glass' at the ceremonyActing Taoiseach Enda Kenny, acting Tánaiste Joan Burton and acting Minister for Arts Heather Humphreys attended the ceremony
