Above: Historical Map of Ireland (click map to enlarge) In 1916 took place the Easter Rising or Easter Rebellion in Ireland. It was a rebellion by the Irish Republican Brotherhood, headed by Pearse and Clarke against the British Government in Ireland and started on Easter Monday (21st April) in Dublin. Above: People dashing in fright during the general strike in Dublin (1913) The Brotherhood was revolutionary society within the nationalist organization of Irish Volunteers. The latter had a large following of about ... Read More