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# 1916 - Thursday 17 October, 2019
Minister to push ahead with plans to get Moore Street market back 'to its former glory'
Minister Josepha Madigan wants Moore Street to be a ‘heritage hub’ in the capital city.
# 1916 - Thursday 19 September, 2019
Plaque commemorating 1916 Rising unveiled at Washington Monument in the US
The plaque was a gift from President Michael D Higgins on behalf of the people of Ireland.
# 1916 - Thursday 13 June, 2019
'It's taken 103 years': Children killed in the 1916 Rising remembered with commemorative garden
The garden was open today in St Audeon’s Park in Dublin to honour the 40 children killed during the Rising.
# 1916 - Sunday 21 April, 2019
Easter Rising commemorations take place at the General Post Office
Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
# 1916 - Friday 28 December, 2018
Fancy researching your family history from the revolutionary period? This is a good place to start...
Did you have a family member who fought in the Civil War or War of Independence?
# 1916 - Saturday 8 December, 2018
Ireland in a Snapshot: Shooting a music video in the Wicklow woods
I was honoured to be asked to shoot a music video for artist David Rooney, best known for his unique illustrations, I didn’t realise he had a hidden talent as a singer, writes Donal Moloney.
# 1916 - Saturday 26 May, 2018
James Ryan: The great-grandson of a 1916 Easter Rising rebel
The Leinster lock’s great-grandfather was a founding member of the Irish Volunteers and Fianna Fáil.
# 1916 - Sunday 1 April, 2018
Statue bullet-holes and a Hollywood link: Some lesser known stories of the 1916 Rising
We took a tour with guide and historian Lorcan Collins.
Here's what you need to know about public transport today
Some services will be affected by events to commemorate the Easter Rising.
# 1916 - Wednesday 14 February, 2018
1916 relatives lose battle against the State in case over Moore Street site
One of the street’s buildings is declared a national monument.
# 1916 - Wednesday 17 January, 2018
Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador at 1916 event has conviction overturned
Brian Murphy has publicly apologised for the incident, saying he didn’t mean to insult anyone.
# 1916 - Saturday 9 September, 2017
From cream crackers to the 1916 Rising: an exhibition is looking at the history of Jacob’s biscuit factory
A new exhibition is celebrating the impact of the factory on Ireland and on the lives of thousands of workers.
# 1916 - 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.
# 1916 - Saturday 15 July, 2017
'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated
The event will mark her impact on Irish history.
# 1916 - Monday 17 April, 2017
'If we want to cherish all children equally, stop the subsidies to foreign executives'
There is such a sense of entitlement among elites that they barely try to hide their privileges, writes Kieran Allen.
# 1916 - Sunday 9 April, 2017
'Callous vandalism': Paint thrown at Glasnevin 1916 memorial
The wall includes the names of British soldiers who died in the Rising.
# 1916 - Sunday 19 March, 2017
One of Dublin's most iconic buildings is taking a trip down memory lane
A new exhibition explores the role Custom House played while Ireland fought for independence.
# 1916 - Wednesday 25 January, 2017
The forgotten story of Irish-Australians after the 1916 Rising is getting an international audience
The film explores the support for the Rising in Australia, and the Irish community formed in the country.
# 1916 - Sunday 25 December, 2016
'I reacted with my training': Canadian ambassador on why he tackled an Irish protester
In a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie, the ambassador also spoke of his admiration for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan.
# 1916 - Monday 19 December, 2016
FAI fined by FIFA for 1916 Rising symbol on jersey
The Irish FA have also been fined for the use of the poppy, meanwhile.
# 1916 - Sunday 11 December, 2016
A massive chunk of the 1916 Jacob's Tricolour has been handed back to Ireland
The Jacob’s Tricolour was made after the GPO flag had been either shot or burnt down.
# 1916 - Thursday 8 December, 2016
All children to have access to music lessons under ambitious new Irish culture plan
The plan is built around five pillars and will involve communities, schools, and arts stakeholders.
Poll: Should the Government have bid on Padraig Pearse's surrender letter?
The letter was removed from auction after it failed to meet its reserve.
# 1916 - Wednesday 7 December, 2016
Unsold!: 1916 surrender letter set to leave Ireland after auction fails to reach €1m
It’s owner says he longer feels an obligation to keep it here.
# 1916 - Tuesday 6 December, 2016
Hunt for family of 1916 hero who created iconic tricolour
Thomas Meldon was one of three men who created the tricolour which flew at Jacob’s factory during the Easter Rising.
# 1916 - Wednesday 30 November, 2016
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.
# 1916 - 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”.
# 1916 - Monday 14 November, 2016
Pearse 1916 surrender letter “could leave Ireland” after upcoming auction
The Department of Arts says buying the letter would “not be the best use of taxpayers’ money”.
# 1916 - Thursday 3 November, 2016
Government to block bill calling for new public holiday, despite one of its own calling for the same thing
The Public Holidays Bill 2016 is being brought before the Dáil today by Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh.
# 1916 - Tuesday 4 October, 2016
Government challenge over Moore Street battlefield site likely to be paid for out of centenary commemoration fund
Minister for Arts and Heritage Heather Humphreys announced where the funds would come from last week in a committee.
# 1916 - Monday 8 August, 2016
There was an "unlawful entry" at the Moore St battlefield site this morning
The government also says workers at the site are being harassed.
# 1916 - Tuesday 14 June, 2016
Government to appeal decision to protect Moore Street battlefield site to Supreme Court
The Moore Street site was ruled a “battlefield site” by the High Court in March.
# 1916 - Thursday 26 May, 2016
Pictures: Canadian ambassador tackles protester at 1916 ceremony
Kevin Vickers made headlines across the globe in 2014 when he intervened during a terror attack at the Canadian parliament.
'Not appropriate': Sinn Féin rejects invitation to commemorate British 1916 deaths
The party says it wouldn’t be appropriate to commemorate “British soldiers who shot and killed Republicans in 1916″.
# 1916 - Wednesday 18 May, 2016
Pay meter for bike rental scheme blocking monument to 1916 leader
And one Cork city councillor wants it moved.
# 1916 - Saturday 14 May, 2016
From 'bullet books' to Seán O’Casey watercolours: A different look at the Easter Rising
A new exhibition looks at how minority communities in Dublin responded to 1916.
# 1916 - Tuesday 3 May, 2016
The East Link toll bridge is now officially named after a 1916 leader
It was named on the anniversary of Tom Clarke’s execution.
# 1916 - Saturday 30 April, 2016
The 15 Irish railway stations named after the executed 1916 leaders
Irish Rail is doing its bit to remember the Rising.
# 1916 - Tuesday 26 April, 2016
You can step into the Dublin of 1916 thanks to this new website
An interactive map lets people explore sites such as the GPO, Liberty Hall, St Stephen’s Green and Dublin Castle.
# 1916 - Monday 25 April, 2016
'Rumours of mischief brewing': Fascinating documents give insight into British response to Rising
Hundreds of documents are being released to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (7667)
No (5347)
I'm not sure (611)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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