When was the centenary of the 1916 Rising?

When was the centenary of the 1916 Rising?

Events. On 20 January, Ireland’s first ever commemorative €2 coin went into circulation to mark the centenary year of the Easter Rising.

Where did the Easter Rising take place in 1916?

Dublin
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How many died after 1916 rising?

Of the 485 people killed, 260 were civilians, 143 were British military and police personnel, and 82 were Irish rebels, including 16 rebels executed for their roles in the Rising. More than 2,600 people were wounded. Many of the civilians were killed or wounded by British artillery fire or were mistaken for rebels.

What are Black and Tans called in Ireland?

The Black and Tans (Irish: Dúchrónaigh) were constables recruited into the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) as reinforcements during the Irish War of Independence. The vast majority were unemployed former British soldiers from Britain who had fought in the First World War.

How big is the Irish Centenary Medal 1916?

On the reserve side shall be inscribed the dates ‘1916–2016’ with seven diamonds, representing the seven signatories of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic . The ribbon is 5 cm in length and is 31 mm wide with 1 x 14 mm wide green stripe, 1 x 3 mm white stripe and 1 x 14 mm orange stripe.

Who was involved in the 1916 Irish rising?

Several different nationalist groups took part in the 1916 Rising, but many of the rebels shared a similar background and motivation.

Where was the Easter Rising centenary parade held?

The Easter Rising centenary parade at the General Post Office, Dublin (GPO) included 2,800 members of the Defence Forces and a display of military equipment, vehicles and aircraft watched by over 750,000 people lining the streets of Dublin.

Who was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2016?

The Centenary Commemorative Medal was awarded to all Permanent and Reserve personnel of the Defence Forces in December 2016 in acknowledgement for the ceremonial role played by Óglaigh na hÉireann across all aspects of the centenary commemorations programme.