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Rebel prisoners being marched out of Dublin by British Soldiers May 1916 The

Rebel prisoners being marched out of Dublin by British Soldiers May 1916
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 Fśin. 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. By the morning of April 29, the post office building, site of the rebel headquarters, was under violent attack. Recognising the futility of further resistance, Pearse surrendered unconditionally in the afternoon of April 29.
War Conflict Irish Rebellion Easter Uprising
Rebels
British Soldiers Rifle Bayonet
April 1916
1910s
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ireland
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Media ID 21248049

© Mirrorpix

1916 Conflict And Peace Landscape World War 1 World War One 1910s Easter Rising Photography And Film


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This powerful print captures a significant moment in history - the rebel prisoners being marched out of Dublin by British soldiers in May 1916. Known as the Easter Rebellion, this armed uprising was led by Irish nationalists who sought political freedom and the establishment of an Irish republic. The roots of this rebellion can be traced back to centuries of discontent and numerous rebellions against British rule. The outbreak of World War I further fueled tensions when the British government suspended the Home Rule Bill, which promised autonomy to Ireland. This led to the growth of various organizations such as the Citizen Army, Irish Volunteers, and Sinn Féin. On April 24,1916, around 2000 men seized control of strategic points in Dublin under the leadership of figures like Padhraic Pearse and Thomas MacDonagh. They proclaimed independence and established a provisional government for Ireland. However, their hold on Dublin was short-lived as British forces launched a counteroffensive with reinforcements. Street fighting ensued, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. By April 29th, after days of intense conflict, Pearse recognized that further resistance was futile and surrendered unconditionally. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this turbulent period in Irish history. It symbolizes not only rebellion but also resilience and determination for national identity and self-governance.

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