Easter 1916

Easter 1916, marked by the doomed Rising and the sinking of The Aud, revealed divided opinions in Ireland, from rebel admiration to harsh condemnation.

Easter 1916

Main Photo: The shell of the G.P.O. on Sackville Street (later O’Connell Street), Dublin in the aftermath of the 1916 Rising. (Keogh Brothers)

Rebellion in Wartime Ireland – Easter 1916

Easter 1916 holds symbolic significance for many, but few understand the events beyond folklore and stories of key leaders. This article aims to offer insight into how people, from ordinary citizens to Ireland’s Chief Secretary Augustine Birrell, viewed and were impacted by these events.

Waterford’s Revolutionary Women 1916-1922

The centenary of the Easter Rising is an opportunity to examine the periods 1916-1923 from the women’s perspective in Waterford and their undocumented involvement and stories.