The final episode in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses a 1916 memorial card that was bought on Moore St in 1917.'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is available now.توسط Independent.ie/1916

The ninth in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses biscuits that were given to Kathleen Lynn in prison after her arrest for her part in the Rising.'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is available now.توسط Independent.ie/1916

The eighth in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses a fragment of a wall from 16 Moore Street inscribed by Thomas Clarke.The Volunteers were tired, and lacked food and water, but some of them began to smash through the walls of the houses to permit access along the length of the terrace and hopefully …

The seventh in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses books from Marsh's library that were damaged by British gunfire.'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is available now.توسط Independent.ie/1916

The sixth in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses the flag from the 'gunship' Helga which was responsible for part of the artillery fire on Dublin city.'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is available now.Photo: NMMIتوسط Independent.ie/1916

The fifth in a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses the awarding of the memorial cup for the defence of Trinity College, Dublin, during the Rising.'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is available now.Image: Adams Auctioneersتوسط Independent.ie/1916

This is an extract of an interview with Fionan Lynch for the Irish Life and Lore 1916 Oral History project.Fionán Lynch was Captain of F Company in the week before the Rising, during a period which he describes as “a week of rumours”. On Good Friday 1916, Fionán Lynch was ordered to go to King Street and Church Street, where he was to be positioned…

The fourth of a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses the Irish Republic flag that flew alongside the tricolour above the GPO during Easter Week 1916.Why were there two flags and what became of the flag after the rebels surrendered?'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' by John Gibney is availab…

The first radio transmission was sent by the Irish rebels on Easter Monday 1916 declared an Irish Republic to the world.“Irish Republic declared in Dublin today. Irish troops have captured city and are in full possession. Enemy cannot move in city. The whole country rising.”توسط Independent.ie/1916

The third of a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses a poster for the Coliseum Theatre from Easter Monday April 24th 1916.Historian John Gibney discusses how Dubliners were taken completely by surprise when the Rising began and how there was little inkling of what was to come.'A History of the Easter Ri…

This is the story of the field hospital at Merrion Square that was hastily set up during the Easter rebellion to cater to the wounded from both sides of the battle.Sir Robert Woods and his wife, Lady Margaret, lived with their family at No. 39 Merrion Square. Sir Robert Woods was an Ear Nose and Throat specialist and a surgeon at Sir Patrick Dun’s …

Seán Holahan recalls his father, Paddy Holahan, and his uncle, Garry Holahan. Paddy and Garry Holahan were members of Fianna Éireann and the IRB, and were active in 1916. At Easter 1916, Paddy Holahan was with the Four Courts Garrison under Ned Daly, and his son describes his activities during the week. When Captain Laffan was shot, he became comma…

The second of a ten part podcast series on a 'History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects' discusses the Mosin-Nagant rifle from the Aud.Historian John Gibney discusses the Mosin-Nagant rifle from the Aud with Daire Whelan and asks just how useful the guns would have been if they had been landed and used by the 1916 rebels.'A History of the Easter R…

Anne Marie Kelly recalls her father, Peadar Kelly’s role in the Battle of Ashbourne in 1916.توسط Independent.ie/1916

Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave recalls his father, WT Cosgrave's involvement during the Rising with the Irish Volunteers at the South Dublin Union.توسط Independent.ie/1916

In this first episode of a History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects, historian John Gibney discusses a programme from the Abbey Theatre production in 1908 of Thomas McDonagh's When the Dawn is Come.John Gibney's 'A History of the Easter Rising in 50 Objects' is available now.Image Credit: Abbey Theatre…