Another annual tradition that accompanies the flag raising is an award for community members who embody “the spirit of St.

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Though a number of flags were flown in the Rising, including the Irish Republic flag above the GPO, the Irish Citizen Army Flag, of the Plough and the Stars, was flown over the Imperial Hotel.