1916 Easter Rising

The 1916 Easter Rising was a pivotal event in Irish history where a group of nationalist rebels staged an armed insurrection against British rule in Dublin over the Easter weekend. Led by figures like Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, the uprising aimed to establish an independent Irish Republic. Although the uprising was quickly suppressed and many leaders executed, it significantly shifted public opinion towards Irish nationalism. The Rising laid the groundwork for the subsequent Irish War of Independence and ultimately led to the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. It remains a key moment in Ireland's struggle for independence.