Michael D Higgins to take part in Easter Rising commemoration event

This year the event will take place in two locations, with a significant portion in Áras an Uachtaráin.
Michael D Higgins to take part in Easter Rising commemoration event
Wed, 06 May, 2020 - 07:58
Digital Desk staff

President Michael D Higgins will lead tributes later to the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.

A State commemoration takes place each year in Arbour Hill, the final resting place of the seven signatories of the Proclamation of the Republic.

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