What did the proclamation of 1916 say?
We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland, and to the unfettered control of Irish destinies, to be sovereign and indefeasible.
What is Padraig Pearse most famous for?
Pearse wrote stories and poems in both Irish and English. His best-known English poems include “The Mother”, “The Fool”, “The Rebel” and “The Wayfarer”. He also wrote several allegorical plays in the Irish language, including The King, The Master, and The Singer.
What does Pearse mean?
Pearse is one of the oldest family names to come from the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Peter. They named their children after saints in the hope that the child would be blessed or protected by the saint.
Who got executed in 1916?
William Pearse He assisted Patrick in running St. Enda’s. The two brothers were extremely close, and fought alongside each other in the G. P. O. William was executed on 4 May 1916.
Who built Kilmainham Gaol?
Sir John Trail
Why is it called Kilmainham Gaol?
When it was first built in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol was called the ‘New Gaol’ to distinguish it from the old jail it was intended to replace – a noisome dungeon, just a few hundred metres from the present site. It was officially called the County of Dublin Gaol, and was originally run by the Grand Jury for County Dublin.
What is Kilmainham Gaol used for now?
It now houses a museum on the history of Irish nationalism and offers guided tours of the building. An art gallery on the top floor exhibits paintings, sculptures and jewellery of prisoners incarcerated in prisons all over contemporary Ireland. Kilmainham Gaol is one of the biggest unoccupied prisons in Europe.
How much does it cost to get into Kilmainham Gaol?
From October to March, the gaol is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Access is only available via the frequent tours which cost 8 Euros for adults (2019 prices). Tours are often booked up in advance.
Who went to Kilmainham Gaol?
Many members of the Irish Republican movement during the Anglo-Irish War (1919-21) were also detained in Kilmainham Gaol, guarded by British troops. Names such as Henry Joy McCracken, Robert Emmet, Anne Devlin, Charles Stewart Parnell and the leaders of 1916 will always be associated with the building.
When was Kilmainham Gaol opened as a museum?
1796
How do you get from Kilmainham Gaol to O’Connell Street?
The quickest way to get from O’Connell Street to Kilmainham Gaol is to taxi which costs €10 – €13 and takes 6 min. Is there a direct bus between O’Connell Street and Kilmainham Gaol? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aston Quay, stop 7392 and arriving at South Circular Road, stop 2721.
Is Kilmainham a nice place to live?
Amid it all, Kilmainham has remained unchanged in many ways, and has a particularly settled population and relaxed vibe. Yet for its residents, there are several cosy pockets with a great sense of community spirit: among them Ceannt Fort, Kilmainham Lane and the western end of the South Circular Road.
Where was Eamonn Ceannt buried?
Arbour Hill Prison, Dublin, Ireland
When was Eamonn Ceannt born?
Septe
What did Eamonn Ceannt do?
Éamonn Ceannt (21 September 1881 – 8 May 1916), born Edward Thomas Kent, was an Irish republican, mostly known for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916.
How big is Eamonn Ceannt Park?
17 hectares