Details of 1916 ceremony unveiled

Relatives of 1916 rebels are due to lead a military parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the uprising, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced.

Mr Kenny said the nationwide celebrations would be built around the themes of remembrance, reconciliation, imagination, creativity and achievement.

Permanent reminders of anniversary will be erected at seven sites at a cost of €22m, as well as commemorative stamps and coins depicting the rebel leaders.