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Easter Rising

British

noun

an armed insurrection in Dublin in 1916 against British rule in Ireland: the insurgents proclaimed the establishment of an independent Irish republic before surrendering, 16 of the leaders later being executed

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Several bands accompanied the parade, which was commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.

From BBC

Even in a world after 1916’s Easter Rising — when Irish nationalists revolted against British rule— governmental efforts to revive Irish proved futile.

From Los Angeles Times

It ended at Derry's City Cemetery where about 300 people are taking part in an Easter Rising commemoration event.

From BBC

Police are investigating a masked colour party which led an Easter Rising parade in west Belfast on Sunday.

From BBC

Thousands of people gathered in west Belfast to watch the annual National Graves Association Easter Rising parade.

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