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The poignant ceremony was among the first in a national day of events commemorating those who fought and died in the insurrection

15 revolutionaries were executed in 1916 for their part in an uprising against British rule, known as the Easter Rising

Nearly 4,000 Defence Forces personnel paraded through Dublin to commemorate momentous moment in Irish history

Re-enactments of events took place and President Michael Higgins laid wreath at Kilmainham Gaol, where they died

Ministers celebrated 'courage' and ideals of leaders at what was billed the largest public spectacle in Ireland's history

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams addressed parade in Belfast, saying that the 'scourge of sectarianism must be tackled'

There were re-enactments of the uprising, which was followed by executions, and minister praised the courage and ideals of the men who led that revolution 100 years ago

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What a difference a day makes.