Tributes have been paid to the late Martin McGuinness and a number of local IRA volunteers during the annual Easter commemorations in Derry.
Earlier this afternoon, hundreds of republicans gathered at Westland Street before proceeding to the Republican Plot at the City Cemetery.
Commemorations were also held at Republican monuments in Shantallow, the Waterside, Central Drive and the Lecky Road.
Addressing those gathered at the City Cemetery, the main speaker, Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said that 'first and foremost Easter for Republicans is about remembering our heroes from the generation that first fought the British Empire and every generation that did so since'.
"Today we remember them and pay tribute to each and every one of them who gave their lives in the pursuit of Irish Freedom for their courage and determination," he said.
"I am mindful that this year also marks the 45th anniversary of Volunteers Joe Walker and the 40th anniversary of volunteers Pat Harkin, Dennis Heaney and Patsy Duffy.
"In Derry this year, I would like to acknowledge that recently, almost 48 years after her husband Óglach Joe Coyle was killed on active service, Joan Coyle passed away. On behalf of republicans everywhere I extend our condolences to her family who are here today."
He added: "We are a changing party, a growing party. A new leadership is building on the legacy and work of all those who came before.
"We are building on the work of great people, Gerry Adams, Máire Drumm, Martin McGuinness and others. Martin loved Ireland and he loved Derry. Martin knew Ireland and he knew Derry. He lived in the real world and so must we.
"He knew that radical politics was not just slogans and meetings. He knew that for his city and his country to be free required struggle, commitment and hard work. It required new thinking and adaptation. Above all he knew it meant people playing their part.
"Republicanism needs active, committed members playing their part every day to bring about change that is republican change and I appeal for all of you present just as Martin asked me 26 years ago at Free Derry Corner to play your part if you have not yet done so and join Sinn Féin."
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