Almost a hundred years after his execution, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising is to receive a full State funeral.
Thomas Kent was executed by firing squad in Cork on May 9th 1916 for his part in the rebellion.
His remains were exhumed from Cork Prison in June this year, and formally identified after DNA testing.
With the agreement of Mr Kent's family, a full State funeral is to take place on September 18th in his homeplace of Castlelyons, Co Cork.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said, “The Government is very glad to offer this honour of a State funeral in memory of the sacrifice of the late Thomas Kent. Thomas Kent was one of many young men who, in pursuit of the goal of Irish freedom, paid the ultimate sacrifice.
"Most importantly from his family’s viewpoint... his re-interment will ensure that he will finally be at rest with his brothers and other family members in Castlelyons," he added.
16 men were executed following the Easter Rising, with only two executed outside Dublin - Thomas Kent in Cork, and Roger Casement in London.
