apr 18, 1916 - The Easter Rising

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During the First World War, on 24 April, 1916, Irish republicans seized notable buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic in what became known as the Easter Rising. The British Army clashed with rebels in the streets of Dublin and buildings in the city centre, including the General Post Office, were all but destroyed by British artillery. Within a week, the uprising had been quashed. More than 2,000 people, including civilians, were killed or wounded.

The British response to the uprising, which included the execution of 15 of its leaders and a protracted period of martial law, fueled support for the republican cause in Ireland.

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