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Controversial 1916 Monument Opens

A controversial remembrance wall, which lists the names of all those who died during the Easter Rising of 1916, was unveiled at Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin today.

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Hundreds of people gathered at the cemetery for an interfaith service.

The Acting Tasoiseach Enda Kenny laid a wreath and a minute's silence was held during the event,

Controversy had arisen over the inclusion of the names of British soldiers and a number of people protested outside the ceremony today.

A teenage boy was arrested after scuffles broke out between protestors. The teenager has been released without charge.

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