Explore the captivating events and unsung heroes of the 1916 Rising. Discover the untold stories that shaped Ireland's struggle for independence and be inspired by their courage and determination.
Ireland has a big celebration to look forward to this Easter. It's now a hundred years since the famous 1916 Easter Rising too place and all over the country there are going to be celebrations, parades and events taking place, the biggest parade happening in Dublin 24–29 April.
Two interesting pages here, showing British coverage of the rebellion in Dublin. Notice that James Connolly is listed as “leader of the Sinn Féiners”. The pages come from my own family …
The Civilian Dead: Counting the human cost of the 1916 Rising | The Century Ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of Irish life a century ago
Seán Heuston is yet another young man who is scarcely known as one of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. He does not share the historical iconic status th…
Learn the story of how British troops went into houses in North King Street in Dublin, Ireland, and massacred innocent men and boys. No one was punished. The 1916 Easter Rising leader Edward Daly was an Irish soldier who fought the British troops in Dublin.