1916 relatives form group to pressure Government over centenary plans

Association grew from increasing concerns family interests were being ignored by State

May 3rd, 1916: Bomb damage in Dublin following the Easter Rising. Photograph:  Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

May 3rd, 1916: Bomb damage in Dublin following the Easter Rising. Photograph: Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

More than 100 relatives of 1916 combatants met in Dublin yesterday to formalise a pressure group to lobby for inclusion and consultation

on the Easter Rising and other commemoration events.

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