Last month, President Michael D Higgins declined an invitation to the event, saying it was too political.
Sinn Fein says the Government has made the wrong call in its decision to attend a service commemorating the centenary of Northern Ireland.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Government Chief Whip will attend the church service in Armagh.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth's also due to attend the event taking place on the 21st of October.
Last month, President Michael D Higgins declined an invitation to the event, saying it was too political.
However, the Government says its role in this matter is distinct from the Presidents.
Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy says, President Higgins made the right decision not to attend:
Sinn Fein says the President read the public mood correctly when he decided not to attend a Northern Ireland centenary event.
Michael D Higgins declined an invitation to the church service in Armagh, saying it was too political.
Yesterday government confirmed the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Government Chief Whip will attend the event later this month.
Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy says they should have followed the President's example
:
Garda Commissioner Orders Re-Examination Of Stardust Fire Files
Road Collision In Carlow Leaves Motorcyclist Dead: Car Found Abandoned And Burnt Out
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Assault Of Man In Tallaght
BREAKING: Jury In The Stardust Inquests Has Found The Victims Of The Fire Were Unlawfully Killed
Gardaí Carry Out 12 Searches As Part Of An International Operation Targeting Online Fraud
Watch: Chaos in Dubai - Baltinglass Teen's Airport Ordeal Reveals Extent Of Flooding After Record Rainfall
Ikea Boosts Delivery Efficiency For Kildare Customers With New Rathcoole Distribution Centre, Creating 120 Jobs
Woman's Body Found Trapped Under A Car In Wexford
