| Like many countries, nowadays Easter in Ireland is | | | | Long ago in Ireland, Easter was celebrated in |
| celebrated with easter holidays, easter eggs and | | | | many different ways. On Easter Sunday, people |
| easter bunnies. Easter Sunday is a time for family | | | | would dance on the streets, people went |
| and friends to get together, attend mass and | | | | barefoot on Good Friday and herring processions |
| have a roast dinner. Like most Catholic countries | | | | were held on Easter Saturday. |
| for 40 days before Easter Sunday we have a | | | | For some Irish people, Easter has also got |
| period called 'Lent' where some people abstain | | | | another major significance. It's the time when |
| from something they like. On Good Friday, pubs | | | | people remember the 1916 Easter Rising. This |
| are closed as a mark of respect, but when Easter | | | | was the turning point in Irish history when Ireland |
| Sunday comes round, people celebrate the | | | | fought for independence from Britain and became |
| resurrection of Jesus Christ by attending mass, | | | | a republic. The uprising mainly took place in Dublin |
| Lent is over and everyone can head out that | | | | city, so visit the National Museum Collins Barracks, |
| night to enjoy themselves as the following day is | | | | Kilmainham Gaol and the GPO if you want to |
| a Bank Holiday Monday! The Easter bank holiday | | | | re-visit and learn more about the 1916 Rising. |
| weekend is a big weekend in the social calender | | | | Some places in Ireland may have a ceremony to |
| with lots of events taking place all over the | | | | commemorate this event. |
| country. | | | | Hope you enjoy your Easter Holiday in Ireland! |