President Catherine Connolly lays a wreath during a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising at the GPO on O'Connell Street, Dublin, on Sunday. Photograph: Conor Ó Mearáin/CollinsUnder contrasting skies – of glorious spring sunshine and later of dark hail-clouds – relatives of some of the hundreds of men and women who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising gathered to honour them on Sunday. The hour-long event was described as “respectful”, “very fitting” and “moving” by some of those whose fathers’ and grandparents’ contributions to the Rising were being commemorated. Capt Jack Setright and retired Sgt Maj Gerry Setright at the GPO on Sunday. “It is a very proud day for the family,” said Capt Setright.

Source: The Irish Times April 05, 2026 21:52 UTC