1916 Easter Rising: Preview of Dublin's plans for centenary commemorations

This year marks the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, the six-day rebellion against British rule in Ireland.

The brief insurrection failed at the time, but within five years the island of Ireland was partitioned and 26 counties were granted self-rule.

BBC Newsline's Mark Simpson reports from Dublin on the plans to mark the centenary.

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