The Easter Rising, The Heroes, The Legacy
Michael Mallin (1874 – 1916) – Socialist, Irish Nationalist and Easter Rising Hero Michael Mallin was born in Dublin in 1874 to John Mallin and Catherine Murphy. He was the second of eight children in a working-class family. Mallin became involved in socialist and trade union activities and fought for better working conditions for Dublin’s …
John MacBride (1868 – 1916) – Irish Nationalist and Easter Rising Hero John MacBride was a pivotal figure in the Irish nationalist movement and played a significant role in the Easter Rising of 1916. Born in Mayo, Ireland in 1865, MacBride grew up in a family that was politically active and dedicated to the Irish …
James Connolly (1868 – 1916) – Irish Nationalist, Socialist and Easter Rising Hero James Connolly was a prominent figure in the Irish nationalist and socialist movements, known for his dedication to workers’ rights, socialism, and Irish independence. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1868, he was the son of Irish immigrants who had left their homeland …
Con Colbert (1888 – 1916) – Irish Nationalist and Easter Rising Hero Con Colbert was a key figure in the Easter Rising of 1916, but his life before the rebellion was just as remarkable. He was born in 1888 in Limerick, Ireland, and was the youngest of 13 children. Colbert’s parents were both deeply committed …
Elizabeth O’Farrell (1883 – 1957) – Nurse, Irish Republican, Cumann na mBan Elizabeth O’Farrell was born on 5 November 1883 in Dublin to parents Christopher O’Farrell and Margaret Kenneah. She was educated by the Sisters of Mercy. Her father died when she was young and she was sent to work. She took a job in …
Éamonn Ceannt (1881 – 1916) – Co-founder of the Irish Volunteers Born as Edward Thomas Kent in Ballymoe, County Galway on 21 February 1891, to James Kent and Joanne Galway. Éamonn was the sixth of seven children. His father was an officer in the Irish Royal Constabulary and the family would move with his assignments. …
Sean Heuston (1891 – 1916) – Officer Commanding the Irish Volunteers Born in Dublin on 21 February 1891, Sean Heuston was the son of clerk John Heuston and Maria McDonald. He was educated by the Christian Brothers, and worked as a railway clerk in Limerick. While in Limerick, Sean took an active part in Fianna …
Edward Daly (1891 – 1916) – Commandant of Dublin’s 1st battalion Born on 25 of February, 1891 as John Edward Daly in Limerick. Daly was the only son of 10 children to parents Edward Daly and Catherine O’Mara. His father, who died months before his son was born, was a member of the IRB. Daly briefly worked …
Winifred Carney (1887 – 1943) – Suffragist, Trade Unionist, Activist Winifred was born in Bangor on December 4th of 1817 to parents Alfred Carney and Sarah Cassidy. She was an Irish revolutionary who fought with James Connolly and Patrick Pearse at the General Post Office in Dublin during the Rising on 1916. Winifred was initially …
Pádraig Pearse (1879 – 1916) – Teacher, Poet, & Irish Nationalist Patrick Henry Pearse (Pádraig Anraí Mac Piarais) was born in Dublin on 10th November, 1879 to James Pearse and Margaret Brady. His father was a stonemason and sculptor who had his own business on 27 Great Brunswick Street. Pearse’s mother was a politician who …