Immigrate to Ireland, stay informed about Ireland. Ireland recently held a military parade to commemorate the“Easter Rising”.March27Dublin report: Ireland27held a military parade in the capital, Dublin, to commemorate Ireland's resistance against British rule, the “Easter Rising” 100th anniversary.
During the parade, more than 3700 military personnel, civil defense staff, and police, along with equipment such as tanks and armored vehicles, were reviewed. Several Irish Air Corps aircraft flew over Dublin. Irish President Higgins visited O'Connell Street in Dublin, where the headquarters of the insurgents were located 100 years ago, to lay a wreath for the victims of the uprising. Irish Prime Minister Kenny and more than 5000 descendants of the original insurgents, along with 250,000 citizens, watched the parade.
The “Easter Rising”, which took place during Easter in 1916, was an armed struggle by the Irish to overthrow British rule and fight for Irish independence. The uprising began on April 24 of that year and was suppressed by the British army 6 days later. After the failure of the “Easter Rising”, 15 insurgent leaders, including Pearse, were executed by firing squad in a Dublin prison.
100 years ago, “Easter Rising” leader Pearse proclaimed the establishment of the Irish Republic at the General Post Office on O'Connell Street in Dublin. During today's commemorative activities, Irish Army Captain Kelleher read the original proclamation once again in front of the building.
Although the “Easter Rising” was a military failure, it became a milestone event in Ireland's journey toward independence. In 1921, Britain and Ireland signed a treaty allowing 26 counties in southern Ireland to form the “Free State”, enjoying autonomy, while Northern Ireland remained part of British territory. In 1937, the Irish Constitution declared the “Free State” a republic. In April 1949, Britain recognized Ireland's independence.
On the same day, the Northern Ireland region of the UK also held activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the “Easter Rising”. Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams called for an end to divisionism and sectarianism during the commemorative event.