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The period from 1912 to 1922 was one of the most eventful in Ireland’s history.
The Government of Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries programme (1912-1922) aims to commemorate, in an inclusive and respectful way, each step that Ireland took during that period.
Ireland 2016 is the Government of Ireland’s national and international program of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Keep to-to-date on our 2016 commemorative events here in Britain.
Are you planning an event to mark the centenary in your area? Tell us about it!
Are you planning an event to mark the centenary in your area? Or perhaps you would just like to learn more about this important period in Irish history? These resources may be of interest.