Glasnevin wall does not have relatives’ support

We the undersigned, descendants of those that fought for Irish freedom in 1916, are all opposed in principle to any proposal to locate a wall, plaque or register in Glasnevin Cemetery or elsewhere upon which the names of British army personnel will be inscribed alongside 1916 volunteers who were killed in action or executed by Crown forces.

It is, in our view, a deeply insulting proposal.

As far as we are aware, Glasnevin authorities have not consulted with the 1916 Relatives Association or descendants of the executed 1916 Signatories to the Proclamation, either individually, or as a group.

And therefore as far as we are concerned, they have no permission to use their and our family names for such a bizarre proposal.

We have had no response to our concerns from Glasnevin and we believe, the time for the unveiling of the wall is imminent.

Donna Cooney

Nominated Representative of The Relatives of the 1916 GPO Garrison

Dublin