A number of councillors and TDs intend to boycott the event.
A great insult to the men and women who fought against the greatest power on earth at the time.
That's what Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council is calling the plans to commemorate the Royal Irish Constabulary's work during the British occupation of Ireland.
Justice Minister and Laois TD Charlie Flanagan is coming under increasing pressure to cancel the event - which is scheduled for Dublin Castle next week.
Mullingar councillor Paddy Hill doesn't believe any Irishman with a republican background could support it:
GlowDepot The New Late Night City In The Woods For Electric Picnic
Fishtown Reveals Lineup For Electric Picnic
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Three Vehicle Crash
Colin Farrell Rumoured To Be Part Of Star Filled Production In Offaly
Offaly Athletics Club Pushing To Raise €400k For New Olympic Sized Track
Offaly Community Hopeful Of Town Hall Reopening By 2030
Hospital Parking Charges Rise By Over €10m
Road Haulage Association Calls For Fuel Support Extension