![]() The defining character of the year’s events will be to present modern twenty first century Ireland - with 1916 as the point of departure, the emphasis will be on the 100 year journey and the point of arrival, as well as setting our compass for the future.Īn outline of fully confirmed events by geographic area follows below. and our six Consulates General in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York & San Francisco, working with a wide range of local partners, have developed a rich and inclusive programme of commemorative and celebratory events right across the United States throughout the centenary year. The Embassy of Ireland in Washington D.C. residents who claim Irish ancestry, the narrative of the Rising also resonates with a broader American public who hold dear the principles of freedom, independence and self-determination. Whilst the anniversary will be particularly significant for the 33.3 million U.S. ![]() is the only foreign country specifically mentioned in the Proclamation it has the greatest concentration of our Diaspora and the contemporary ties are of extraordinary depth and breadth. that significantly influenced their thinking and actions. Five of the seven signatories to the Proclamation of Independence spent periods of time in the U.S. The 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising will have particular resonance in the United States.
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