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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Ireland's songs of rebellion

Ireland's songs of rebellion

As 1916-related events hit their peak, Marjorie Brennan looks at the country’s rich tradition of songs about rebellion

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

1916 letter: Mark the Centenary with a new Ireland for 2016

1916 letter: Mark the Centenary with a new Ireland for 2016

The revolutionary progress of the Republic of Ireland has reached crisis point. Welfare provision in Northern Ireland is worryingly inadequate and now David Cameron’s Government has proposed cuts to supports for the disabled. More significantly, the UK referendum on EU membership could undo years of north-south integration.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

1916 letter: As today’s children raise the flag we recall leaders of a different time

1916 letter: As today’s children raise the flag we recall leaders of a different time

Proclamation Day was a historic day for the people of Ireland, which included Flag Day ceremonies, in many of our schools including Midleton.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

Tricolour to be raised at every school for this Proclamation Day

Tricolour to be raised at every school for this Proclamation Day

The 1916 Proclamation will be read out by students at around 4,000 schools today, and the tricolour will be raised at every school and college.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016