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Athenry 1916 Ceommemorations

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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
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Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
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Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
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Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 LTN Seamus Shannon raising the Flag.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 St Patrick Brass Band lead the parade to Kenny Park for Wreath laying and Plaque unveiling.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 St Patrick Brass Band lead the parade to Kenny Park for Wreath laying and Plaque unveiling.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 St Patrick Brass Band lead the parade to Kenny Park for Wreath laying and Plaque unveiling.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 St Patrick Brass Band lead the parade to Kenny Park for Wreath laying and Plaque unveiling.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    69 Athenry1916.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 The Wreath is carried to Kenny park.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    71 Athenry1916.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 The Wreath is carried to Kenny park.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
UN Retired Soldiers.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Kid in the crowd<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 The Wreath is carried to Kenny park.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    76 Athenry1916.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Gretta Kenny whose father took part in the 1916 rising.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 The Wreath is carried to Kenny park.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    78 Athenry1916.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Julia May not caring too much about the pomp and Ceremony. Her great Grand Father got a medal for his part in the rising .<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 St Patrick Brass Band lead the parade to Kenny Park for Wreath laying and Plaque unveiling.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    80 Athenry1916.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
UN Retired Soldiers.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    82 Athenry1916.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Boy in the Crowd<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Lady in the Crowd<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Crowd shot.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Every vantage point.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
UN Retired Soldiers.<br />
Bridget, Doireann and Finian McVey at the event in Athenry.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
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Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 VIP's included Kevin Kelly County Manager, Cathaoirleacth Cllr Peter Roache, Minister Jan O'Sullivan.<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Musicians setting the scene and entertaining the crowds<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Musicians setting the scene and entertaining the crowds<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 191694.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Musicians setting the scene and entertaining the crowds<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 191695.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
 Musicians setting the scene and entertaining the crowds<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Abbeyknockmoy set dancers  entertaining the crowds<br />
Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
  Cathaoirleacth Cllr Peter Roache, unveiling a statue by Jethro Sheen. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
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Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916102.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Josephine Vahey reading "The Wayfarer" at the ceremony  . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.<br />
Retired UN Soldier at the event  . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.   . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Brid Ni Mhaoilchiarain singing "Roisin Dubh"  . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.   . Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916111.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Comdt. Frank Flannery reading the Proclamtion at the Ceremony. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Every vantage point taken to the the event.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916112.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Comdt. Frank Flannery reading the Proclamtion at the Ceremony. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916115.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Silhouette of Comdt. Frank Flannery reading the Proclamtion at the Ceremony. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Minister for Education & Skills Jan O'Sullivan TD lays the wreath at the Ceremony Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Minister for Education & Skills Jan O'Sullivan TD lays the wreath at the Ceremony Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916120.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Minister for Education & Skills Jan O'Sullivan TD lays the wreath at the Ceremony Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916121.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. <br />
Minister for Education & Skills Jan O'Sullivan TD lays the wreath at the Ceremony Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916122.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916123.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
Nice moment as 1 Un retired soldier aides another at the ceremony. Cpl Joseph Hession who played the piper's lament Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. <br />
  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. St Patrick Brass band from Galway.<br />
Loclal Councillors out in Force  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. St Patrick Brass band from Galway.<br />
  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
    athenry 1916126.JPG
  • 28/03/2016  Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a State ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.<br />
The milestone event culminated with a wreath laying ceremony and a minutes silence, coordinated with other events taking place across the country timed to mark the first shots fired one hundred years ago. St Patrick Brass band from Galway.<br />
Corporal Richard King from The Barracks in Renmore Galway salutes.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016 Edel Quinn , (Grand daughter of Mary Ann Rooney, Cuman na mBan) and Brian Cleary, (grandson of Tomas B Cleary who was VP of the Irish Volunteers) who unveiled a plaque   in Athenry following the State Ceremony to Commemorate the Athenry involvement in the Rising of 1916. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 28/03/2016 Edel Quinn , (Grand daughter of Mary Ann Rooney, Cuman na mBan) and Brian Cleary, (grandson of Tomas B Cleary who was VP of the Irish Volunteers) who unveiled a plaque   in Athenry following the State Ceremony to Commemorate the Athenry involvement in the Rising of 1916. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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