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# 1916 rising

Last year
2022
# factcheck
Debunked: Article saying Sinn Féin should apologise for the 1916 Rising was doctored
A fake article by “W Brittan” called the Easter Rising an “unprovoked attack”.
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Oct 18th 2022, 4:11 PM
# Easter Rising
Dublin rally hears calls for Government intervention to ‘save’ Moore Street
The area housed the headquarters for the leaders of the Easter Rising in the final stages of the 1916 insurrection.
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Jan 23rd 2022, 7:57 AM
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# OPW
'Caught all the soldiers unaware in the tea room': the troubled history of the Phoenix Park's Magazine Fort
We toured what was once a British ammunitions store, and which since the 1980s has fallen into disrepair.
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Sep 21st 2019, 8:00 PM
# Washington
Plaque commemorating 1916 Rising unveiled at Washington Monument in the US
The plaque was a gift from President Michael D Higgins on behalf of the people of Ireland.
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Sep 19th 2019, 9:04 AM
# Witness History
An Post has been given approval to hang advertising banners on the front of the GPO despite objections
An Post claimed visitor numbers to the GPO had almost halved in the past three years.
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Aug 16th 2019, 6:20 AM
# Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about the 1916 Rising?
Commemorations took place at the GPO and around the country today.
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Apr 21st 2019, 9:00 PM
# 1916
Easter Rising commemorations take place at the General Post Office
Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Apr 21st 2019, 12:39 PM
# Freedom fighters
'They were just ordinary people': Descendants of 1916 volunteers take us to where their ancestors fought
Patrick Kilmartin and William O’Dea fought on the North Circular Road outpost and Mendicity Institute respectfully during the Rising.
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Apr 20th 2019, 4:00 PM
# Propaganda
New exhibition aims to deshroud mystery around Countess Markievicz
Ireland’s first female minister was an artist, aristocrat, prisoner, suffragette and soldier.
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Oct 29th 2018, 7:30 AM
# Role Model
Constance Markievicz to be formally honoured at House of Commons today
A portrait of the former Sinn Fein MP is set to be presented to the British Parliament later today.
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Jul 18th 2018, 10:38 AM
# Easter Rising
Military ceremony commemorates those who died in 1916 Rising
The 1916 Proclamation was read by Captain Sean McCarthy in front of the GPO this afternoon.
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Apr 1st 2018, 1:10 PM
# Easter Rising
Here's what you need to know about public transport today
Some services will be affected by events to commemorate the Easter Rising.
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Apr 1st 2018, 8:00 AM
# Apology
Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador at 1916 event has conviction overturned
Brian Murphy has publicly apologised for the incident, saying he didn’t mean to insult anyone.
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Jan 17th 2018, 6:05 AM
# Easter Rising
One of Dublin's most iconic buildings is taking a trip down memory lane
A new exhibition explores the role Custom House played while Ireland fought for independence.
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Mar 19th 2017, 10:00 AM
# the party
Bafta nominee for British Short Film award was funded under 1916 Rising scheme
The Irish Film Board said it is “delighted” to see the film being nominated.
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Feb 12th 2017, 2:27 PM
# build it and they will come
After 50 years, Nelson's Pillar is returning to O'Connell Street - in a slightly different format
A Lego model of ‘the Pillar’ is on display in the GPO as part of a recreation of the post office during the 1916 Rising.
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Aug 7th 2016, 12:00 PM
# Cork
Pay meter for bike rental scheme blocking monument to 1916 leader
And one Cork city councillor wants it moved.
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May 18th 2016, 3:49 PM
# TALES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
From 'bullet books' to Seán O’Casey watercolours: A different look at the Easter Rising
A new exhibition looks at how minority communities in Dublin responded to 1916.
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May 14th 2016, 1:00 PM
# Back in Time
Poverty, manslaughter and stealing apples: police records shed light on Dublin 100 years ago
The books contain information on the arrests of figures such as Seán Lemass, James Larkin, James Connolly, and Constance Markievicz.
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May 14th 2016, 9:15 AM
# Easter Rising
You can step into the Dublin of 1916 thanks to this new website
An interactive map lets people explore sites such as the GPO, Liberty Hall, St Stephen’s Green and Dublin Castle.
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Apr 26th 2016, 12:38 PM
# 1916 live
'Rumours of mischief brewing': Fascinating documents give insight into British response to Rising
Hundreds of documents are being released to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.
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Apr 25th 2016, 2:45 PM
# Easter Rising
Here's what's happening this weekend to mark the 1916 centenary
The GAA, Conradh na Gaeilge and the President will all be involved in events.
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Apr 23rd 2016, 9:30 AM
# Burning Of Cork
A group of fourth class students recreated the burning of Cork city on Minecraft
And it is excellent.
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Apr 21st 2016, 3:47 PM
# lost property and animals
Death and destruction: Claims for compensation after the 1916 Rising
More than 6,500 claims were made for damage to buildings and property caused by fighting or subsequent looting.
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Apr 21st 2016, 6:00 AM
# doomdaaa
This Foil Arms & Hog skit brilliantly parodies RTÉ's coverage of the 1916 centenary
“He was a volunteer… In the charity shop.”
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Mar 31st 2016, 7:54 PM
# reflecting the rising
Costumes, duck parades and a lively céilí as the capital is taken over once more
Crowds descended on the city today to honour the sacrifices made by Irish men and women 100 years ago – and to enjoy the freedom they fought for.
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Mar 28th 2016, 6:00 PM
# Easter Rising
Here's how the world's media saw our 1916 Rising celebrations
We take a look.
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Mar 28th 2016, 11:05 AM
Voices
Voices of 1916: 'Con was in love with Lucy - and would have married her if he had lived'
Elizabeth Colbert had not known how deeply involved her brother Con was with the rebels ahead of the Rising – but she knew that he harboured a secret love.
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Mar 27th 2016, 7:00 AM
# before photoshop
The story behind the railroad workers airbrushed out of this 1916 picture
Changing attitudes over the past century saw railway workers hidden away.
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Mar 26th 2016, 10:00 PM
Voices
Voices of 1916: 'The bullets fell like rain, the firing came from all sides'
Dr Kathleen Lynn was in Dublin’s City Hall during the Easter Rising, tending the wounded, and relates the tension and horror of that bloody week.
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Mar 26th 2016, 7:00 AM
# drunk history
These two Irish lads got drunk and tried to explain the 1916 Rising
Was it for this? etc etc…
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Mar 25th 2016, 10:15 AM
Voices
Voices of 1916: 'I knew it meant war - but I was honoured to print the Proclamation'
Printer Christopher Brady was called to Liberty Hall on Easter Sunday 1916 for a special job – he was stunned to read the text of the Proclamation calling for a Republic.
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Mar 25th 2016, 7:00 AM
Voices
Voices of 1916: 'John Healy, 14, a schoolboy, had his brain hanging all over his forehead'
A nurse tending the wounded and dying of Easter 1916 at the Mater hospital recalls the shocking sights that would stay with her for the rest of her life.
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Mar 24th 2016, 11:00 AM
# viva la revolución
Was it for this? Rising heroes would be disappointed today, teens say
Almost half of all students do not think that the 1916 leaders would be happy with Ireland today.
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Mar 24th 2016, 6:08 AM
Voices
Voices of 1916: 'Crying, terrified children came to us for shelter'
Fr Aloysius Travers was at lunch when he heard the first shots of the Rising. By the end, he was accompanying Volunteer leaders to their execution.
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Mar 23rd 2016, 4:00 PM
# rebellious tastes
This 1916 Rising-inspired beer caused quite a stir on Liveline today
The inventors say they wanted to pay tribute to the Rising with their half-English, half-Irish beer.
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Mar 9th 2016, 9:10 PM
# Easter Rising
Here's why you'll see these women on buses all over Ireland
They were snipers, cooks and doctors during the 1916 Rising.
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Mar 7th 2016, 3:15 PM
# moyderwell mercy
These Kerry primary school pupils acted out the Rising for a very cute short film
Tiny James Plunkett!
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Mar 7th 2016, 11:38 AM
# A thousand words
The story of the chip shop, a Hollywood actor and Pearse's 1916 surrender
The Kingfisher sadly burnt down last week, and the site has an interesting history
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Mar 5th 2016, 10:00 PM
# with o'leary
Finally, 9 important answers to 'Was it for this?'
Romantic Ireland’s dead and gone…
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Jan 30th 2016, 3:51 PM
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