Country readies to commemorate people and events of 1916 Rising

The State’s 100th anniversary commemoration of the 1916 Rising takes place at the graveside of the 14 executed insurrection leaders at Arbour Hill, Dublin, tomorrow.

There will be a ceremony, including inter-faith prayers at the graveside, after which President Michael D Higgins will lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Ireland.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Most Sacred Heart in Arbour Hill, followed by a procession, led by President Higgins, to the graves.