Easter Commemoration Parade in Dublin, 1931

This historic photograph captures a military parade in Dublin in 1931, possibly associated with an Easter commemoration ceremony on College Green. Rows of uniformed soldiers march in disciplined formation past the former Parliament building—then housing the Bank of Ireland at College Green while large crowds gather along the street to witness the event. Among the notable figures of the era was W. T. Cosgrave, who played a central role in shaping the Irish Free State during its formative years. The scene reflects the solemn yet proud atmosphere of interwar Ireland, where public remembrance of the 1916 Easter Rising and displays of national military presence contributed to defining the identity of the young Irish state.

Dublin City, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland