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30/01/2014
Irish Architect Firm Wins Easter Rising Chapel Contract
Irish architectural firm O'Daly Architects has won the contract to design a chapel that will commemorate the 232 civilian victims of the Easter Rising.
An international competition was held for the contract with a total of 129 entries received.
Located in the St Paul's cemetery area of Glasnevin Cemetery, the €3m project is expected to be opened on the centenary of the Rising in 2016.
(MH/JP)
An international competition was held for the contract with a total of 129 entries received.
Located in the St Paul's cemetery area of Glasnevin Cemetery, the €3m project is expected to be opened on the centenary of the Rising in 2016.
(MH/JP)
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SIPTU is to host a major programme of cultural events to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, including a gala concert on Easter Saturday, 26 March, in Liberty Hall featuring performances by singers Christy Moore and Damien Dempsey, poet Paula Meehan and flute player, Matt Molloy.
SIPTU To Host Series Of 1916 Commemoration Events
SIPTU is to host a major programme of cultural events to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, including a gala concert on Easter Saturday, 26 March, in Liberty Hall featuring performances by singers Christy Moore and Damien Dempsey, poet Paula Meehan and flute player, Matt Molloy.
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