In 1916, a small group of Irish rebels stood up to one of the most powerful empires in the world. 🇮🇪 They knew they couldn’t win — but they fought anyway. Their rebellion was crushed in a week… yet it sparked a movement that changed Ireland forever. Freedom isn’t given. It’s taken. 💚 #IrishHistory #EasterRising #Ireland #HiddenHistory #ReelHistory #TrueStory #HistoryTok #CelticPride #DidYouKnow #FreedomFighters #StoriesWithColleen #ViralHistory | Stories with Colleen

A ceremony has been held outside the GPO on O'Connell Street in Dublin to commemorate the 1916 Rising. The ceremony was led by President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin | Read more: https://bit.ly/3EpeIcx | RTÉ News

The General Post Office (GPO), Dublin during the 1916 Easter Rising was the main stronghold of the Irish rebels. It was targeted heavily by British forces. Artillery, machine guns, and snipers made it extremely dangerous. Windows were blown out, the roof was eventually set ablaze by shelling, and rubble would have filled much of the interior. Dozens of Volunteers and leaders were packed into the building, along with couriers, medics, and some civilians who got caught inside. Food, water, and med

86K views · 1.9K reactions | The Easter Rising of 1916 has defined Irish history. One hundred years on, join Colin Farrell on the streets of Dublin: dublinrising.withgoogle.com | Google | Facebook