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# Decade of Centenaries

This year
2023
Concert to mark 100 years of Irish State to be held next month (and tickets are free)
Ireland 100: An Old Song Re-Sung is being presented by RTÉ in association with the South Wind Blows production company.
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Sep 19th 2023, 12:51 PM
Government publishes programme of events for final year of Decade of Centenaries
The Department of the Taoiseach is developing a programme for a formal ceremony remembering everyone who lost their lives in the Civil War.
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Mar 24th 2023, 11:05 AM
Last year
2022
Taoiseach, president reflect on 'complexity' of Civil War at cultural centenary event
A cultural event was held in the National Concert Hall today.
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Sep 17th 2022, 6:20 PM
An 18th century fort in Phoenix Park is to be renovated and turned into a visitor attraction
Under the plan, the entire Magazine Fort will be repaired and restored after Dublin City Council granted planning permission.
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Jul 9th 2022, 7:30 AM
Commemoration marks the 100th anniversary of the handover of Dublin Castle
Michael Collins and other members of the provisional Government took over Dublin Castle from the British 100 years ago today.
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Jan 16th 2022, 8:07 PM
Timeline of ‘22: Civil war centenary makes for dark year of commemorations
What were the key developments as Ireland spiralled into civil war?
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Jan 1st 2022, 8:00 PM
All time
Taoiseach calls for sensitive approach to Decade of Centenaries commemorations
The Government has launched its new project marking key events in Irish history, in particular the momentous events of 1912 to 1923.
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Apr 27th 2021, 4:59 PM
UK government to spend £3 million marking Northern Ireland centenary
Boris Johnson said the centenary needed to be marked “sensitively”.
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Dec 14th 2020, 9:49 AM
Boris Johnson to announce Northern Ireland centenary plans today
A Centenary Forum and Centenary Historical Advisory Panel will be created.
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Aug 13th 2020, 8:52 AM
Varadkar says it's 'regrettable' that some politicians will boycott RIC commemoration service
The government recently said it will commemorate those who served in the force prior to Irish independence.
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Updated
Jan 6th 2020, 5:35 PM
'Revisionism gone too far': Clare mayor to boycott Royal Irish Constabulary commemoration service
The government recently said it will commemorate those who served in the force prior to Irish independence.
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Jan 5th 2020, 11:34 AM
Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Irish War of Independence
The government has said we are entering the “most challenging and sensitive period” of marking the centenary of past events.
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Jan 3rd 2020, 10:00 PM
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.
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Mar 19th 2017, 10:00 AM