# 1916

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2022

# Michael Collins

The death of Michael Collins and the what-ifs of Irish history

The revolutionary-turned finance minister died aged just 32.

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Aug 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# 1916

President and Taoiseach attend Easter Rising commemorations in Dublin

Easter Rising commemorations are being held today in various parts of Ireland.

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Apr 17th 2022, 1:30 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

# Moore Street

Hammerson approved by Dublin City Council to redevelop O'Connell and Moore Street

Mary Lou McDonald and the grandson of 1916 leader James Connolly have criticised the planned development.

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Jan 14th 2022, 1:16 PM

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# heritage hub

Minister to push ahead with plans to get Moore Street market back 'to its former glory'

Minister Josepha Madigan wants Moore Street to be a ‘heritage hub’ in the capital city.

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Oct 17th 2019, 9:13 AM

# 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

# St Audeon's Park

'It's taken 103 years': Children killed in the 1916 Rising remembered with commemorative garden

The garden was open today in St Audeon’s Park in Dublin to honour the 40 children killed during the Rising.

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Jun 13th 2019, 7:30 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

# War of Independence

Fancy researching your family history from the revolutionary period? This is a good place to start...

Did you have a family member who fought in the Civil War or War of Independence?

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Dec 28th 2018, 10:00 PM

Voices

Ireland in a Snapshot: Shooting a music video in the Wicklow woods

I was honoured to be asked to shoot a music video for artist David Rooney, best known for his unique illustrations, I didn’t realise he had a hidden talent as a singer, writes Donal Moloney.

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Dec 8th 2018, 9:00 PM

# family history

James Ryan: The great-grandson of a 1916 Easter Rising rebel

The Leinster lock’s great-grandfather was a founding member of the Irish Volunteers and Fianna Fáil.

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May 26th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Did you know?

Statue bullet-holes and a Hollywood link: Some lesser known stories of the 1916 Rising

We took a tour with guide and historian Lorcan Collins.

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Apr 1st 2018, 12:00 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

# it's the same old theme

1916 relatives lose battle against the State in case over Moore Street site

One of the street’s buildings is declared a national monument.

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Feb 14th 2018, 1:45 PM

# 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

# Tasty

From cream crackers to the 1916 Rising: an exhibition is looking at the history of Jacob’s biscuit factory

A new exhibition is celebrating the impact of the factory on Ireland and on the lives of thousands of workers.

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Sep 9th 2017, 6:30 AM

# appeal

Protester tackled by Canadian Ambassador apologises publicly for interrupting 1916 event

Brian Murphy publicly apologised today in his bid to have his recorded conviction for a public order offence overturned.

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Jul 17th 2017, 6:40 PM

# Glasnevin

'People really loved her': 90th anniversary of Countess Markievicz's funeral to be commemorated

The event will mark her impact on Irish history.

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Jul 15th 2017, 7:00 AM

Voices

'If we want to cherish all children equally, stop the subsidies to foreign executives'

There is such a sense of entitlement among elites that they barely try to hide their privileges, writes Kieran Allen.

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Apr 17th 2017, 8:30 AM

# Necrology Wall

'Callous vandalism': Paint thrown at Glasnevin 1916 memorial

The wall includes the names of British soldiers who died in the Rising.

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Apr 9th 2017, 1:50 PM

# 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

# Solidarity

The forgotten story of Irish-Australians after the 1916 Rising is getting an international audience

The film explores the support for the Rising in Australia, and the Irish community formed in the country.

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Jan 25th 2017, 2:30 PM

# kevin vickers

'I reacted with my training': Canadian ambassador on why he tackled an Irish protester

In a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie, the ambassador also spoke of his admiration for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan.

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Dec 25th 2016, 9:00 AM

# 1916

FAI fined by FIFA for 1916 Rising symbol on jersey

The Irish FA have also been fined for the use of the poppy, meanwhile.

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Dec 19th 2016, 12:56 PM

# Flag of our fathers

A massive chunk of the 1916 Jacob's Tricolour has been handed back to Ireland

The Jacob’s Tricolour was made after the GPO flag had been either shot or burnt down.

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Dec 11th 2016, 2:16 PM

# CREATIVE IRELAND

All children to have access to music lessons under ambitious new Irish culture plan

The plan is built around five pillars and will involve communities, schools, and arts stakeholders.

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Dec 8th 2016, 11:53 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Government have bid on Padraig Pearse's surrender letter?

The letter was removed from auction after it failed to meet its reserve.

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Dec 8th 2016, 9:10 AM

# Padraig Pearse

Unsold!: 1916 surrender letter set to leave Ireland after auction fails to reach €1m

It’s owner says he longer feels an obligation to keep it here.

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Dec 7th 2016, 8:48 PM

# Family Fortunes

Hunt for family of 1916 hero who created iconic tricolour

Thomas Meldon was one of three men who created the tricolour which flew at Jacob’s factory during the Easter Rising.

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Dec 6th 2016, 6:10 AM

# an tSeachtar Laoch

Rising again: New name for Ballymun Plaza commemorates 1916 leaders

The now-demolished block of flats in Ballymun bore the name of the revolutionary leaders.

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Nov 30th 2016, 10:36 AM

# Historical Significance

The government is being strongly criticised for not buying Padraig Pearse's 1916 surrender letter

Gerry Adams has called it a “quite frankly bizarre decision”.

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Nov 15th 2016, 5:54 PM

# Easter Rising

Pearse 1916 surrender letter “could leave Ireland” after upcoming auction

The Department of Arts says buying the letter would “not be the best use of taxpayers’ money”.

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Nov 14th 2016, 3:00 PM

# Spoilsports

Government to block bill calling for new public holiday, despite one of its own calling for the same thing

The Public Holidays Bill 2016 is being brought before the Dáil today by Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

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Nov 3rd 2016, 6:01 AM

# National Monument

Government challenge over Moore Street battlefield site likely to be paid for out of centenary commemoration fund

Minister for Arts and Heritage Heather Humphreys announced where the funds would come from last week in a committee.

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Oct 4th 2016, 6:03 AM

# Controversial

There was an "unlawful entry" at the Moore St battlefield site this morning

The government also says workers at the site are being harassed.

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Aug 8th 2016, 6:45 PM

# Courts

Government to appeal decision to protect Moore Street battlefield site to Supreme Court

The Moore Street site was ruled a “battlefield site” by the High Court in March.

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Jun 14th 2016, 7:29 PM

# Easter Rising

Pictures: Canadian ambassador tackles protester at 1916 ceremony

Kevin Vickers made headlines across the globe in 2014 when he intervened during a terror attack at the Canadian parliament.

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May 26th 2016, 3:19 PM

# Easter Rising

'Not appropriate': Sinn Féin rejects invitation to commemorate British 1916 deaths

The party says it wouldn’t be appropriate to commemorate “British soldiers who shot and killed Republicans in 1916″.

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May 26th 2016, 6:15 AM

# 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