ABC Austalia interview, Easter Rising commemoration

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https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/history-easter-uprising/105221914In April 1916 a small group of Irish nationalists launched an ill fated uprising, taking over buildings in central Dublin including the General Post Office, which still bears bullet marks today. The uprising was put by the British effectively, but justice for those involved was harsh. Fearghal McGarry, Professor of Modern Irish History at Queen's University Belfast tells Suzanne Hill that the reaction to the uprising did more to further the cause of Irish independence than the uprising itself had. 

Period27 Apr 2025

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  • TitleABC Australia interview, Easter Rising comemoration
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletABC Australia
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size33 mins
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date27/04/2025
    DescriptionIn April 1916 a small group of Irish nationalists launched an ill fated uprising, taking over buildings in central Dublin including the General Post Office, which still bears bullet marks today. The uprising was put by the British effectively, but justice for those involved was harsh. Fearghal McGarry, Professor of Modern Irish History at Queen's University Belfast tells Suzanne Hill that the reaction to the uprising did more to further the cause of Irish independence than the uprising itself had.
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/history-easter-uprising/105221914
    PersonsFearghal McGarry
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