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Irish Easter Rising 1916 - one of the banners up on the GPO by rebels - The Easter Rebellion
Irish Easter Rising 1916 - one of the banners up on the GPO by rebels - The Easter Rebellion, was an armed uprising of Irish nationalists against the rule of Great Britain in Ireland. The uprising occurred on Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, and centred mainly in Dublin. The chief objectives were the attainment of political freedom and the establishment of an Irish republic. Centuries of discontent, marked by numerous rebellions, preceded the uprising. The new crisis began to develop in September 1914, following the outbreak of World War I, when the British government suspended the recently enacted Home Rule Bill, which guaranteed a measure of political autonomy to Ireland. Suspension of the bill stimulated the growth of the Citizen Army, an illegal force of Dublin citizens organised by the labour leader Jim Larkin (died 1948) and the socialist James Connolly (1870-1916); of the Irish Volunteers, a national defence body; and of the extremist Sinn F?in. The uprising was planned by leaders of these organisations, among whom were the British consular agent Sir Roger David Casement, the educator Padhraic Pearse (1879-1916), and the poet Thomas MacDonagh (1878-1916).Hostilities began about noon on April 24, when about 2000 men led by Pearse seized control of the Dublin post office and other strategic points within the city. Shortly after these initial successes, the leaders of the rebellion proclaimed the Independence of Ireland and announced the establishment of a provisional government of the Irish Republic. Additional positions were occupied by the rebels during the night, and by the morning of April 25 they controlled a considerable part of Dublin. The counteroffensive by British forces began on Tuesday with the arrival of reinforcements. Martial law was proclaimed throughout Ireland. Bitter street fighting developed in Dublin, during which the strengthened British forces steadily dislodged the Irish from their positions...... Topfoto stills library picture library sto
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This print captures one of the banners proudly displayed on the General Post Office (GPO) during the Irish Easter Rising in 1916. The Easter Rebellion was a courageous armed uprising by Irish nationalists against British rule in Ireland, with its epicenter being Dublin. At its core, this rebellion sought political freedom and the establishment of an independent Irish republic. The seeds of discontent had been sown for centuries, but it was the suspension of the Home Rule Bill in September 1914 that ignited a new crisis. This led to the growth of various organizations such as the Citizen Army, Irish Volunteers, and Sinn Féin. Leaders like Sir Roger David Casement, Padhraic Pearse, and Thomas MacDonagh meticulously planned this uprising. On April 24th, about 2000 men under Pearse's command seized control of strategic points in Dublin including the GPO. They proclaimed Ireland's independence and established a provisional government for an Irish Republic. Over time, they gained more ground within Dublin until British forces launched their counteroffensive on April 25th. Street fighting ensued as reinforced British troops gradually pushed back against determined rebels who fought valiantly from their positions. Martial law was declared across Ireland as this pivotal moment unfolded. This historic photograph provides us with a glimpse into one aspect of this significant event - rebels defiantly displaying their banner atop the GPO amidst chaos and conflict. It serves as a reminder not only of their unwavering spirit but also highlights how pivotal moments shape nations' destinies.
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