Easter Rising
Insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The 'Rising' was mounted by Irish republicans with the aim of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an Irish Republic.
The 1916 Rising - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/easterrising/ Added: 09 Apr 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Foinse ThánaisteachExplores the history of the 1916 Rising and includes sections on the aftermath and profiles of the main participants. There is also a radio archive, rebel songs and eyewitness accounts. Probably one of the most accessible digital resources on the Rising and associated events of the time.
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Strand: Imeachtaí polaitíochta sa 19ú agus sa 20ú haois
Suggestions for use: May be used as background information for the period Home Rule to Republic section of the third year course
Strand: Éire sa Nua-aois Dhéanach
Strand unit: 3. Flaitheas, 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: This is a very comprehensive treatment of the Rising. Lots of places to start.
Seven Days in History - The 1916 Rising
http://resources.teachnet.ie/dhorgan/2004/ Added: 28 Jul 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: TionscadalThis is an account of one week in April 1916 which changed the course of Irish
history. That week witnessed the Easter Rising which ended in military failure
and the execution of its leaders.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- OSIE: Stair
Strand: Polaitíocht, coimhlint agus an tsochaí
Strand unit: 1916 agus bunú an stáit
Suggestions for use: This is an account of one week in April 1916 which changed the course of Irish history.
- JC
- Stair
Strand: Imeachtaí polaitíochta sa 19ú agus sa 20ú haois
Suggestions for use: Gives a good overview of events but also pulls out some direct quotes from witnesses. Could certainly form the focus of a few class periods. Layout is a dated, though.
Key Skills: Eolas agus Smaointeoireacht a Bhainistiú Litearthacht
The Easter Rising 1916
http://www.timelines.tv/index.php?t=2&e=9 Added: 21 Apr 2008 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Foinse ThánaisteachImpressive short video excerpts about the Easter Rising - very good introductory material. Transcript can be downloaded.
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Take a deeper look
These links are aimed more at Post-Primary students.
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Why was there an Easter Rising?
Thought provoking podcast from UCD History Professor, Dr Michael Laffan, in which he explores the national and international circumstances of Ireland in 1916. Was the Rising democratic? Was the British response excessive?
Irish Volunteers Commemorative Organisation
Site of the Irish Volunteers Commemorative Organisation which contains links, resources and notices of various events dealing with the commemoration of the founding of the Irish Volunteers.
Irish Times Archive - Tuesday April 25
Sections of the Irish Times - includes a report from a eye-witness on what was Sackville Street. Check other stories on this page and go to other editions from Easter Week. [Available through Schools Broadband only.]
Internet Archive - Irish Times Coverage
Irish Times publication covering the main events and personalities of the Easter Rising (34MB PDF - slow download).
