Ireland pauses to remember sacrifices made during 1916 Easter Rising

One of the key commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising centenary has taken place with President Michael D Higgins honouring all those who fought and died for Irish freedom.

The weekend of celebrations began at midday with the head of state laying a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square in central Dublin to mark the sacrifices of patriot dead.