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The 93rd Anniversary commemorating the "1916 Easter Uprising" in Dublin, Ireland will be held on the New Haven Green, New Haven, CT Sunday April 19, 2009. A mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am. Following the mass, a ceremony to honor the men and woman who fought for Irish independence will take place.

This annual public ceremony, in its 19th year, honoring the historic event in Ireland’s history, serves as a reminder to all ethnic groups that freedom and liberty carry a high price. Local honorees are remembered in a roll call and the original "Proclamation of Freedom" will be read.

The 1916 Easter Uprising occurred when approximately one thousand men and women captured the General Post Office building in Dublin, Ireland in another effort to break the bonds of British rule and gain independence for their country. This became a key turning point on the road to Irish independence.

Part of this year’s commemoration will be to mark the 28th anniversary of the Hunger Strike at Long Kesh Prison. In 1981, Irish republican volunteers in a British jail on Irish soil undertook a fast to death to retain their status as political prisoners.

Please contact Patrick Reardon 203-376-0770 or Joseph Lynch 203-483-4574 for arrangements and more information. Police and Fire department emerald societies, as well as state and local political officials are encouraged to attend. Please call for arrangements.

**Inclement weather information**
In case of rain on Sunday morning, all activities will take place in the Basement hall of St. Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. This event will take place rain or shine.
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Irish Breakfast Fundraiser Following Flag Ceremony 10:00 AM 4/19/09

Following the Flag Raising ceremony, there will be an Irish Breakfast fundraiser held at The Playwright Restaurant, 144 Temple Street, New Haven. This is a benefit for the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade. For more information and reservations contact Maura McKeown, 203-889-7089.

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Event URL: http://events.irishabroad.com/event/1916eastuprisingceremony/

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