Bré 1916/2016 was established to ensure that the centennial celebrations of Irish Independence, established with the 1916 Easter Rising is marked in a fittingly reverential, exciting and memorable way.

Bré Remembers featured a programme of events that ran from 21st to 24th April 2016 to mark the 100th year anniversary of the Easter Rising. These events formed part of the official County Wicklow 2016 Centenary Programme. The events explored themes and imagery from the 1916 Rising through a variety of disciplines including design, drama, film, music and light.

“1916 has huge political significance in the history of Ireland and we put together an exciting local programme for everyone to enjoy while making sure that the centennial celebrations of Irish Independence, established with the 1916 Easter Rising, was marked in a fittingly reverential and memorable way.” Commented Chairperson Coiste Bré 1916 Malachai Duddy.

Highlights of the programme included a musical ensemble by Bré Comhaltas Ceoltoiri and Craobh Chulann Monkstown, a projection mapping of the Proclamation against the Civic Offices, theatrical performance on Bray Seafront, screening of Mise Éire, and a National Flag celebration on Bray Head. The programme had something for everyone with the majority of the events being free” Concluded Malachai Duddy.