Many of the events will take place in Cork to mark the burning of the city, the Kilmichael Ambush and the deaths of Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney
The announcement of the programme was made in Cork, to mark the pivotal role played by the people of the city and county in the events of 100 years ago.
Other centenaries to be remembered during the year include the 1920 local elections, Bloody Sunday, the execution of Kevin Barry and the Connaught Rangers Mutiny. Many of the events will take place in Cork to mark the burning of the city, the Kilmichael Ambush and the deaths of Tomás MacCurtain and Terence MacSwiney.
He was succeeded by Terence MacSwiney who was arrested and brought to Brixton Prison and died on hunger strike on 25 October 1920. Speaking at the event, she said: "As the Minister responsible for leading the Decade of Centenaries programme, my role is to create opportunities that encourage people of all traditions to explore the differing perspectives on our shared history in a respectful environment.
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