#EasterRising

by Craig O'Reilly on Apr 24th, 2020 - 1476 Views

Irish Volunteers barricade Townsend Street, Dublin, to slow down the advance of troops, during the Easter Rising. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)   Remembering Easter Monday 1916 The 1916 Rising is a historic event which still resonates with Irish people today, and perhaps now with... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 23rd, 2016 - 4266 Views

1916 Rebel John J O’Grady Buried in St James’s Graveyard By Sean J Murphy Gravestone of Volunteer John J O’Grady in St James’s Graveyard Having ceased to be used for religious purposes in the 1960s and lain vacant in recent years, the old St James’s Protestant Church in James’s Street is... 

by Gary Nolan on May 12th, 2016 - 4276 Views

A video of the  special service for the memory of Lieutenant George Fullerton of the Irish Citizen Army and his wife, Elizabeth Fullerton who served in Cumman na mBan both lived at 52 Bow Lane west, James’s Street. Presided over by Fr John Collins.  For their story click here   Read More »

by Eoghan Brunkard on Apr 18th, 2016 - 8293 Views

Blessing of Irish Heroes Graves in St James’ Graveyard Monday the 25th of April will see a special service for the memory of Lieutenant George Fullerton of the Irish Citizen Army and his wife, Elizabeth Fullerton who served in Cumman na mBan both lived at 52 Bow Lane west, James’s Street. George... 

by Gillian Kelly on Mar 11th, 2016 - 2667 Views

Easter Rising Medals to be Auctioned Historical medals from the 1916 rebels will be auctioned by Whyte’s Gallery this Sunday 13th March.  Manuscripts and ephemera from this period will also be for sale during the auction.  Around 2,500, 1916 medals were awarded to the rebels or their next of kin,... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Mar 10th, 2016 - 2043 Views

IMMA’s Announced Programme For Commemoration Year The Irish Museum of Modern Art has announced its programme for this commemoration year, which will involve the Lucian Freud Project. It will be showcased alongside an expanded 2016 programme of new works starting on the 24th March. These new works... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jan 26th, 2016 - 3205 Views

An exhibition at City Hall opened today to remember the Dublin Fire Brigade’s work during the 1916 Rising. Dublin’s an tArdmheara, Criona Ni Dhalaigh was there to launch the ‘Dublin Fire Brigade and the the 1916 Rising Exhibition’ . The Exhibition will exhibit materials that... 

by Gary Kelly on May 8th, 2015 - 2506 Views

1916 Freedom Tour & Competition Irish all over the world, Diaspora, descendent and those still native living have a state to call home but who fought for this wonderful place we call home? If you’re like me and think the reading of aged ink on tree shavings is a waste of time then don’t... 

by Jacqueline Spain on May 5th, 2015 - 3580 Views

Interview: Richmond Site Restoration Coordinator  We all know next year will be a very significant year for Ireland historically when the country celebrates the Centenary of Easter Rising. Two buildings dating back from what was Richmond Barracks, namely the gymnasium and surviving classroom (from... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 24th, 2015 - 3439 Views

Surviving Richmond Building to be Restored In Budget 2015, the Government announced an increased allocation of €212 million for the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. ‘Funding will also be provided for a programme of commemoration projects related to the social and political developments...