Laois Sinn Féin announces details of Easter Rising Commemoration

Laois Sinn Féin is inviting the public to the 1916 Easter Commemoration which takes place in Errill this year.

Sinn Féin Senator for Laois, Maria McCormack, will be the main speaker at the event on Easter Sunday, April 5 at 2pm.

The event will assemble at Errill Church before proceeding to honour Ireland’s patriot dead, remembering the men and women who gave their lives in the fight for Irish freedom.

Speaking ahead of the commemoration, Senator McCormack said: “This year also marks 100 years since the creation of the Easter Lily by Cumann na mBan. For generations, Irish Republicans have worn it in honour of the 1916 Easter Rising and all those who gave everything for Irish freedom." CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

“Easter is a time of deep reflection and pride. It is a time when we honour those who stood up for Ireland and made the ultimate sacrifice so that future generations could live in a free and independent nation," Senator McCormack said.

“In towns and villages across Laois, people will gather once again to remember not just the history of 1916, but the ideals that inspired it – equality, unity, and national sovereignty. Those ideals are as important today as they were then.

“I am honoured to speak in Errill this Easter Sunday and to stand with the community in paying tribute to our patriot dead. Their courage and vision continue to guide us, and it is up to all of us to carry that vision forward.”

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Senator McCormack also encouraged people from across Laois to attend: “I would encourage everyone to join us on Easter Sunday, to take a moment to reflect, to remember, and to recommit ourselves to building the Ireland that was envisioned in 1916 – a united Ireland that cherishes all its people equally.”

The commemoration will be chaired by Lorna Holohan Garry and attendees are encouraged to wear an Easter Lily as a mark of respect.