Organizer
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Department of An Taoiseach
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Phone
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Email
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Website
Department of An Taoiseach Page -
To offer objective and evidence-informed advice to Government, respond to developments, and deliver government objectives while striving to achieve optimal outcomes in the long-term national interest. To serve citizens and stakeholders efficiently, equally and with respect, in a system that is open, transparent and accountable.
Location
- O'Connell Street, Dublin
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Website
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The General Post Office (GPO; Irish: Ard-Oifig an Phoist) is the former headquarters of An Post — the Irish Post Office. It remains its registered office and the principal post office of Dublin and is situated in the centre of O'Connell Street.
1916 Commemoration Ceremony
Event
1916 Commemoration Ceremony – The Defence Forces will participate in the Commemoration of the Anniversary of the 1916 Rising.
Location
The parade takes place at the GPO on Easter Sunday morning.
Outline of the Commemoration Ceremony
The Defence Forces participates in the Commemoration of the Anniversary of the 1916 Rising. The parade takes place at the GPO on Easter Sunday morning. The event is normally attended by President of Ireland, An Taoiseach, Minister for Defence, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Representatives of the Garda Síochana and the Defence Forces General Staff.
Representatives from across the Defence Forces are involved in the ceremony, including Reserve Defence Forces, the 1 Brigade and 2 Brigade, the Defence Forces Training Centre, the Air Corps and Naval Service. Musical accompaniment for the ceremony is provided by a combination of the Defence Forces Brass, Reed and Pipe Bands.
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