This series delves into the dramatic events of Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising. It follows the intertwined stories of sixteen pivotal figures whose actions and sacrifices shaped the Irish struggle for freedom. Each installment uncovers the depth of their resolve and the tragic consequences that resonated across a generation. Explore the motivations and impact of a revolutionary fight against British rule.
A fascinating examination of the extraordinary life of Roger Casement, executed as part of the 1916 rising, fighting the empire that had previously knighted him. Ultimately, he was hanged in Pentonville prison on the 3 August- two years to the day after Britain's declaration of war in 1914.
A biography of Con Colbert, member of Na Fianna Eireann, the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Republican Brotherhood. Colbert commanded forces at Watkins' brewery and Jameson's distillery during the Easter Rising. He faced the firing squad at Kilmainham Gaol on 8 May 1916, aged twenty-seven.