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Vandals throw paint over 1916 Rising remembrance wall at Glasnevin Cemetery

The wall was erected to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising

The wall of remembrance to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 1916 Easter Rising has been vandalised at Glasnevin Cemetery.

Buckets of coloured paint were thrown on the wall, which is officially called the Necrology Wall, was defaced overnight.

The memorial wall erected last year to mark the of centenary 1916 Rising.

It lists the names of all the Irish and British military and civilians who lost their lives during the rebellion.

Staff noticed the extensive damage when they came into work on Sunday morning and have now covered up the wall.

Gardai at Mountjoy Garda Station are investigating the incident.

A statement from The Glasnevin Trust – which runs the cemetery – called the incident “an act of callous vandalism”.

The statement said: “Glasnevin Trust can confirm that the Necrology Wall, unveiled as part of the 1916 centenary commemoration and listing the names of all who lost their lives in the Rising, was vandalised at Glasnevin Cemetery during the night.

“This was an act of callous vandalism. Glasnevin Trust is currently engaging with the Gardai on the matter and will not be commenting further at this time.”