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24th April 1966, a Republican parade to Glasnevin cemetery marking the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising took place in Dublin.

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On This Day, 24th April

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Screenshot of a web page reading: A Republican parade marking the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising clashed with Gardaí On 24th April 1966, a Republican parade to Glasnevin cemetery marking the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising took place in Dublin. The United Irishman, newspaper of Sinn Féin, reported on the Gardaí’s use of batons and a number of arrests in response. The image features an article from United Irishman headlined: Police Baton Peaceful Parade: Many Injured