The Easter Rising (Irish: Éirí Amach na Cásca), [2] also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916.

Apr 21, 2025 · The Easter Rising was an Irish republican insurrection against the British government in Ireland. It began in Dublin on April 24, 1916, which was Easter Monday. The insurrection was planned by Patrick Pearse, Tom Clarke, and several other leaders of the Irish Republican Brotherhood.

Nov 9, 2009 · The Easter Rising was a week-long insurrection against British rule in Ireland in April 1916 that spurred the eventual formation of the Irish Free State.

Mar 23, 2022 · The 1916 Easter Rising was a pivotal moment in modern Irish history. Despite taking place over 100 years ago, the legacy of the 1916 Easter Rising is everywhere in Dublin, once you know where to look.

Apr 21, 2025 · 108 years ago, on Easter week, the 1916 Rising took place bringing the fight for Ireland's independence to Dublin's streets. How many of these facts did you know?

The Easter Rising (Irish: Éirí Amach na Cásca), was an insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an Irish Republic.

Mar 23, 2016 · The rebellion became known as the Easter Rising. Home Rule came to dominate domestic British politics in the era from 1885 to the start of World War One.

Apr 18, 2025 · Ireland to commemorate its 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin this Sunday The 1916 Proclamation will be read by an Officer from the Defence Forces at Dublin's GPO this Sunday to commemorate the Easter ...

6 days ago · On April 24, 1916, the Irish rebellion known as the Easter Rising began, leading to the destruction of Dublin's city center, major loss of life, and the eventual execution of the …

Mar 20, 2025 · 5 Causes of the 1916 Rising: British colonial rule, World War I distractions, delayed Home Rule, cultural nationalism, and revolutionary ideology. How many people died in the 1916 Irish Rebellion?