Easter Commemorations in Ireland - Celebrating the 1916 Easter Rising

The Easter Rising of 1916 - A New Dawn for Irish Independence

The Easter Rising of 1916 was one of the defining moments in the struggle for Irish independence - indeed it may be regarded as the turning point for the fortunes of Irish republicanism. And this despite the fact that the rebellion was a total failure.

The Partition Between the Republic and Northern Ireland

The History of Ireland is long and complicated - and one of the results was the creation of two separate states on this tiny island. As this event and the current situation continues to mystify visitors let us try to explain what happened.

Dublin Attractions Connected to the Easter Rising of 1916

The Easter Rising of 1916 was one of the, maybe the defining moment of Irish history in the 20th century. While the rebellion was planned as a nationwide event it only had a real impact on Dublin. And the Irish capital is also the ideal place to re-visit the Easter Rising.