Thousands line Dublin's Streets for 1916 Parade

27 Mar 2016
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The Irish flag was lowered to half mast during the event and President Michael D Higgins laid a wreath to honour all those who died. After a minute's silence was observed, the flag was raised to full mast and the national anthem was played while the Air Corps conducted a fly past. Dignitaries at the event included former presidents Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson, former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen, Dublin Lord Mayor Críona Ní Dhálaigh as well as Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Garda chief Nóirín O'Sullivan and the British ambassador to Ireland Dominick Chilcott.

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