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.

By Cianan Brennan Saturday 26 Mar 2016, 9:27 AM

Mar 26th 2016, 9:27 AM 28,158 Views 121 Comments

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THE WEEKEND IS finally here.

After months of anticipation, and also a deal of politicians trying to outdo each other in ‘claiming ownership’ of the Easter Rising, the commemoration of the centenary proper will kick off in Dublin today with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Garden of Remembrance.

That will set the scene for three days of celebrations, mostly in Dublin but also around the country, with RTÉ running Reflecting the Rising on Easter Monday, touted as the biggest public event Ireland has ever seen.

600,000 people are set to travel to Dublin for the celebrations according to estimates, but will you be among them?

We’re asking: Will you be attending an event over the Easter Rising centenary weekend?

Poll Results:

No (9758)

Yes (3613)

I don't know yet (1507)

I'll be there all three days (227)

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Poll: Will you be attending an event over the 1916 centenary weekend?