Ceremonies across Ireland to mark 1916 Easter Rising

The Easter Rising of 1916 is being commemorated around Ireland today including a military ceremony in O'Connell Street in Dublin. The uprising was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland. It was one of the defining moments of the long struggle for Irish independence. The ceremony in O'Connell Street was led by Ireland's President Michael D Higgins and the Taoiseach (Prime Minister). Prayers of remembrance were said, along with a reading of the Proclamation and the laying of a wreath by the President. At Glasnevin Cemetery commemorations to honour those who died during Easter week 1916 were held.