President Michael D. Higgins lays a wreath during the Easter Sunday Commemoration Ceremony at the General Post Office on March 27, 2016 in Dublin, Ireland. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in the Republic of Ireland when in 1916 a rebellion was attempted to oust British rule of the country.
General view of the flyover at the Easter Sunday Commemoration Ceremony and Parade from OConnell Street.
A young girl holds flowers during the Easter Sunday Commemoration Ceremony at the General Post Office.
A general view during the Easter Sunday Commemoration Ceremony and parade.
An Irish army commandant displays the Irish republic's proclamation during the 1916 Easter Rising commemoration parade marking the 100th anniversary at the General Post Office building in Dublin, Ireland. The 1916 rebellion was an attempt by Irish forces to overthrow the British government in Ireland. Although unsuccessful it was seen as a significant move in the creation of the Irish republic when public opinion turned in favour of the rebels after British forces defeated the rebellion and executed it's leaders.
Grace Nic Mhathuna, 6, from Dublin holds an Irish Republic flag on O'Connell Street she awaits the parade on O'Connell Street.
This photo provided by the Air Corps Press Office, shows a general view taken from the rooftop opposite GPO during the the military parade marking the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising on March 27, 2016 in Dublin, Ireland. The 1916 rebellion was an attempt by Irish forces to overthrow the British government in Ireland. Although unsuccessful it was seen as a significant move in the creation of the Irish republic when public opinion turned in favour of the rebels after British forces defeated the rebellion and executed it's leaders.
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