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Cumann na mBan protest outside Mountjoy Prison during Irish War of Independence. Placards read, "Mother of God, open the prison gates." "Release our Fathers and Brothers," July 1921.
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This year (2016) marks the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising, the rebellion for Irish independence that changed the course of Irish history when it began on Easter Monday, 1916.
In honor of the century since the rebellion began, IrishCentral will begin a day-by-day account this Easter Monday on the events of the Rising: the main battles fought, the important decisions made, the vital people involved, and how the Rising played out for the rebels over Easter week.
Before the historical timeline, however, let's share some important facts about the Rising -- some well-known, others more obscure. Have an interesting story to tell about the history of the Rising and would like to share thoughts on the centenary events? Join in the comments section below. More
Before the historical timeline, however, let's share some important facts about the Rising -- some well-known, others more obscure. Have an interesting story to tell about the history of the Rising and would like to share thoughts on the centenary events? Join in the comments section below. More
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