Thousands turn out to pay tribute at site of Easter Rising

Under heavy cloud and against a bitter cold, they stood in silence.

Thousands turn out to pay tribute at site of Easter Rising

In their thousands on Dublin’s grandest avenue, the people came to the site of the Easter Rising in 1916, the General Post Office.

Heads were bowed in solemn reflection, in thanks to those who gave their lives to bring the Irish Republic into life 102 years ago.

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