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# commemoration - Saturday 11 January, 2020
The Explainer: Why #blackandtans was trending in 2020 - and what's next for State commemorations?
We’re joined by two experts to discuss what went wrong and what we can learn from it.
# commemoration - Tuesday 7 January, 2020
Explainer: Who were the RIC?
The Government’s controversial commemoration had been the subject of much criticism this week.
# commemoration - Monday 6 January, 2020
Dr Mary McAuliffe: Debate about an RIC commemoration needs more than a Black and Tans hashtag
The controversy around the RIC commemoration is entirely understandable, but it’s not that simple, writes Dr Mary McAuliffe.
# commemoration - Wednesday 14 August, 2019
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie commemorated on new An Post stamps
The philanthropist contributed to the construction of libraries across Ireland.
# commemoration - Sunday 14 July, 2019
Photos: Events take place to honour Irish troops who've died in wars or UN missions
President Higgins laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Ireland at a ceremony in Collins Barracks.
# commemoration - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
A respectful welcome - but no pomp and circumstance: What to expect from the Trump visit
Trump will arrive in Shannon Airport later today.
# commemoration - Monday 21 January, 2019
President Higgins warns of the return of 'an ugly, xenophobic corruption of nationalism'
Michael D Higgins was commemorating the centenary of the establishment of Dáil Éireann.
# commemoration - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
New €2 coin launched to commemorate the First Dáil in 1919
A million new coins will go into circulation this year.
# commemoration - Sunday 11 November, 2018
'2 more weeks and he'd be back with other survivors with scarred lungs, stumped limbs or a shattered sanity'
Remembering our war dead means reminding ourselves who and what made them war dead and to despise their modern-day equivalents, writes Tom Farrell.
# commemoration - Thursday 8 November, 2018
As we approach the centenary of Armistice Day, here's why I'm asking Irish politicians to wear a Shamrock Poppy
It’s time to stop airbrushing the Irish soldiers who died in World War I out of our history, writes Fine Gael senator Frank Feighan.
# commemoration - Friday 31 August, 2018
Great Famine commemoration to take place in Melbourne
Josepha Madigan said the event will give an opportunity to pay tribute to the young Irish women who travelled from workhouses here to Australia.
# commemoration - Monday 17 July, 2017
Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador apologises publicly for interrupting 1916 event
Brian Murphy publicly apologised today in his bid to have his recorded conviction for a public order offence overturned.
# commemoration - Saturday 15 July, 2017
Turkey marks year since 'epic' defeat of anti-Erdogan coup
The authorities have declared 15 July an annual national holiday of ‘democracy and unity’.
'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated
The event will mark her impact on Irish history.
# commemoration - Sunday 5 March, 2017
Public asked to lay flowers at graves of Magdalene women today
Over 1,600 women are buried in cemeteries around the country, many of whom are in unmarked graves.
# commemoration - Sunday 26 February, 2017
It's almost 150 years since the Battle of Tallaght was described as 'just a skirmish in the village'
A lecture and exhibitions are underway to mark the anniversary.
# commemoration - Sunday 29 January, 2017
President Higgins calls for fight against politics of fear and hatred while marking Holocaust Memorial
Minister Flanagan said we must be vigilant in standing against fundamentalist ideologies.
# commemoration - Wednesday 30 November, 2016
First collector coin commemorating an Irish woman issued by Central Bank
The first coin features one of Gray’s most iconic designs.
Rising again: New name for Ballymun Plaza commemorates 1916 leaders
The now-demolished block of flats in Ballymun bore the name of the revolutionary leaders.
# commemoration - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
The government is being strongly criticised for not buying Padraig Pearse's 1916 surrender letter
Gerry Adams has called it a “quite frankly bizarre decision”.
# commemoration - Sunday 13 November, 2016
Sting reopens Bataclan on eve of Paris attacks anniversary as Eagles of Death Metal refused entry
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Paris attacks in which 130 people lost their lives.
# commemoration - Wednesday 3 August, 2016
"He gave up a lot for us" - 100 years after his execution Ireland pays tribute to Roger Casement
A commemoration was held for Casement this morning in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin.
# commemoration - Sunday 27 March, 2016
Watch: RTÉ just tortured an incredibly cute child into giving them his take on 1916
The poor fella is FROZEN.
# commemoration - Saturday 26 March, 2016
Poll: Will you be attending an event over the 1916 centenary weekend?
The next three days will see celebrations in Dublin and across the country in commemoration of the centenary of the Easter Rising.
# commemoration - Wednesday 16 March, 2016
Dublin City Council is standing by its controversial 1916 banner
The banner generated a lot of criticism when it was unveiled at the beginning of the week.
# commemoration - Thursday 10 March, 2016
Irish wolfhounds, armed Volunteers and inter-county GAA stars gather in Croke Park
It’s all part of the GAA’s 1916 Commemorative Event which takes place on 24 April.
# commemoration - Friday 1 January, 2016
Poll: Will you be attending a 1916 centenary event?
The events kick off today with a flag-raising in Dublin Castle.
# commemoration - Saturday 26 September, 2015
Celtic will wear special jerseys to remember victims of the Great Irish Famine today
The Hoops are marking National Famine Memorial Day at Celtic Park this afternoon.
# commemoration - Monday 24 August, 2015
Poll: Is too much being done to commemorate the 1916 Rising?
A commemorative event was held in west Cork for Michael Collins yesterday.
# commemoration - Saturday 1 August, 2015
Hero or terrorist? This Cork patriot should be remembered whatever the answer
UCC historian Gabriel O’Doherty on the life and legacy of Fenian leader Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, whose funeral centenary is being commemorated today.
# commemoration - Wednesday 6 May, 2015
New images show the Lusitania lying on the seabed off the coast of Cork
Tomorrow will mark 100 years to the day that the RMS Luistania sinking.
# commemoration - Saturday 18 April, 2015
It's 100 years since the 'biggest human tragedy' ever off the Irish coast
Cork will spend the next few weeks commemorating the Lusitania dead and celebrating the rescue effort.
# commemoration - Sunday 5 April, 2015
Military ceremony commemorates those who died in 1916 Rising
It concluded with an Air Corps fly past.
# commemoration - Saturday 4 April, 2015
Opposition react to government toning down 1916 message
Earlier in the week RTÉ revealed the government’s original literature had included more imagery from the 1916 Easter Rising.
# commemoration - Tuesday 31 March, 2015
A parade through Dublin and several new proclamations: Here's how we'll mark the Rising's centenary
What do you make of the government’s plans?
# commemoration - Saturday 15 November, 2014
Open thread: How should we mark the 1916 centenary?
There’s been some sharp criticism of the Government’s plans for 2016. How do you think we should Remember, Reconcile, Imagine, Present and Celebrate?
# commemoration - Wednesday 12 November, 2014
Relatives boycott launch of 1916 commemorations, calling it a 'political stunt'
A group that represents 850 relatives is boycotting tonight’s event, despite Minister Humphrey’s assurances that Ireland 2016 will be “inclusive”.
# commemoration - Friday 17 October, 2014
$125-a-ticket Famine Commemoration Gala dinner will be a "sombre, respectful" affair
The event is taking place in New Orleans in November.
# commemoration - Tuesday 7 October, 2014
Were your relatives involved in the 1916 Rising? This group wants to hear from you
The committee wants as many relatives as possible to be involved in the centenary plans.
# commemoration - Saturday 9 August, 2014
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Poll: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
AS GOVERNMENT-FORMATION talks continue post-general election, some focus is now turning to the Seanad election.
The upper house consists of 60 senators who are appointed or elected in three different ways: The Taoiseach’s nominees, panels and the university panel.
There has been much discussion about the Seanad in recent years with many people viewing it as elitist and in need of being reformed or scrapped altogether. The public was asked in a referendum in October 2013 whether the Seanad should be abolished – 51.7% said No, 48.27% said Yes.
The public previously voted to extend voting rights to all graduates of Irish third-level institutions, but a law allowing this to happen has never been enacted. However, many people argue this is still unfair given how many others would still be unable to vote.
What do you think: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
Poll Results:
Yes, to every citizen over 18 (3017)
The Seanad should be reformed or scrapped (2214)
Yes, to all third-level graduates (851)
No, it's fine the way it is (649)
I'm not sure (140)
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Vox Pop: Should we be commemorating the centenary of World War I?
We asked the public for their view on the marking of the centenary.
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