The 1916 Easter Rising

The 1916 Easter Rising was a pivotal insurrection in Dublin, Ireland, aimed at ending British rule and establishing an independent Irish Republic. It began on Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, when a group of Irish nationalists, led by figures like Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, seized key buildings. The uprising lasted six days but was ultimately suppressed by British forces. Although it failed militarily, it galvanized support for Irish independence and is often seen as a catalyst for future movements, leading to the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.