Sinn Féin in Drogheda will hold its annual Easter commemoration to remember those who fought in 1916 and all those who gave their lives in the pursuit of Irish Freedom.

The parade will assemble at 12 o’clock on Easter Sunday, 20th April outside St. Peters Church on West Street before marching to the republican monument on the Marsh Road.

The main oration will be delivered this year by Joanna Byrne TD. There will be a function afterwards in the Marcy Hotel, West Street.

Speaking in advance of the event, local TD Joanna Byrne said “It is important we pay tribute to all of the brave men and women who gave their lives in the cause of Irish freedom.

“I want to invite everyone to attend the commemoration, celebrate 1916 and also ultimately help us achieve Irish unity. I would encourage people to honour Ireland's patriot dead by wearing an Easter lily".

Other Sinn Féin commemorations in County Louth are taking place in Ardee and Dundalk, for details see poster below: