Dublin Ogra Mobilise in Remembrance of Easter 1916

Ógra Shinn Féin Átha Cliath were out in force this weekend to commemorate the men and women of 1916 and those who have fought in every phase of the republican struggle. Distributing Easter Lilies, leaflets, postering and contributing to the commemorations across the city.

There was a full calendar of events with seven commemorations in all including six Ógra speakers. Ógra members were also given the honour of carrying the portraits of the signatories of the Proclamation in the procession of the main commemoration on Easter Sunday.

Members also distributed Easter Lilies and information on the history of the Lily to those in the vicinity of the Free State Commemoration. This was made difficult by the huge Garda presence and the 6ft fencing covered in black canvass which forced people to be searched before they could commemorate Ireland’s patriot dead.

Ógra UCD Farrell/McDonagh member Ciarán Fitzgerald had this to say:

“It is always humbling to remember those who fought and risked so much to bring about an Irish Republic. Ógra will continue to build and strive to become an energising and radical force for change among Irish youth, to do any less would be to turn our backs on the brave men and women who have gone before us.”