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Centenary Of The Landing Of Arms Marked Today

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08:19 27 Jul 2014


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The official commemoration of the centenary of the landing of arms from the Asgard at Howth will take place today.

A number of events will take place with a wreath laying ceremony at Glasnevin Cemetery from 9 o'clock this morning in memory of the four Bachelor's Walk shooting victims.

A commemorative mass will take place at the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin from 10am which will be attended by the President Michael D.Higgins. While, the official commemoration ceremony at Howth harbour will get underway from 11.30.

John Kennedy from the Commemorations Unit at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht explains the significance of today's events.


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