What was the GPO in the 1916 rising?

During the Easter Rising of 1916, the GPO served as the headquarters of the uprising’s leaders. It was from outside this building on the 24th of April 1916, that Patrick Pearse read out the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. The building has remained a symbol of Irish nationalism.

How many died after 1916 rising?

Of the 485 people killed, 260 were civilians, 143 were British military and police personnel, and 82 were Irish rebels, including 16 rebels executed for their roles in the Rising. More than 2,600 people were wounded. Many of the civilians were killed or wounded by British artillery fire or were mistaken for rebels.

Why is GPO important?

They chose the GPO, the communications heart of the country and the centre of Dublin city, as the building on which to hoist the flag of an Irish Republic. The Proclamation is one of the most important documents of modern Irish history. Copies were then pasted up on buildings around the city centre.

How many children were killed in the 1916 rising?

40 children
40 children died in the Easter Rising, some with the taste of chocolate in their mouths.

Why was the GPO important to the Easter Rising?

It was the headquarters of the men and women who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising. While that rebellion ended in failure with most Irish people lamenting the death and destruction caused, it led to Irish independence and the creation of a new State. Inside the GPO, a reduced staff was on duty keeping essential services open for the public.

Is the GPO a history of the rising?

This is not a history of the Rising: it is a discursive essay on the GPO, its central role in the Rising, and the commemoration and interpretation of the Rising since that time.

What was life like inside the GPO in 1916?

Leading up to the most important anniversary since the GPO was first built, RTÉ was given access to film life inside the walls of the GPO, capturing the daily life and work of the staff – and those who use its services – to transport their letters, parcels and often, stories and emotions.

Where was the General Post Office during the 1916 Rising?

For nearly 200 years, the General Post Office on O’Connell Street has stood at the heart of Dublin; an icon of Irish history, an architectural gem and a stately backdrop to the life of the capital city. Best known as the headquarters of the 1916 Rising, it isn’t just a monument to the past.