The president was remembering those who died in the 1916 armed rebellion.

A building where the Irish tricolour was first hanged ‘needs to be preserved for the sake of our history’ a councillor is warning.

Petrol bombs were thrown at members of the media and a van was set on fire

Police warned the public to avoid the Creggan area of Derry city

The Dublin Central TD said during a speech at Arbour Hill that the ‘destiny of the Irish nation is on the horizon’.

The Irish captain who read out the 1916 proclamation of independence said the ‘whole aim of the proclamation is inclusion’.

Participants wearing military-style garb marched on O’Connell Street before gathering outside the GPO for speeches and wreath-laying

Musical duo Foster and Allen performed at the unveiling in memory of two-year-old Sean Foster.

The event will also feature historians Liz Gillis and Honor O Brolchain.