Irish Rebellion of 1916

The Irish Rebellion of 1916, also known as the Easter Rising, was an armed insurrection against British rule in Ireland. It took place over a week in April 1916, primarily in Dublin, where Irish nationalists sought independence. Led by groups like the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army, they aimed to establish an independent Irish Republic. Although the rebellion was suppressed within days and many leaders were executed, it galvanized public support for independence. The event marked a turning point, fueling the ongoing struggle that eventually led to Ireland’s independence a few years later.