Image (Above): "Kilmainham Gaol Prison," Kilmainham Gaol Museum, 1966
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General Maxwell gave orders to British Commander General William Lowe to refuse anything short of an unconditional surrender.
"The most rigorous measures will be taken by me to stop the loss of life and damage to property which certain misguided persons are causing by their armed resistance to the law."
- General John Maxwell After praying the rosary, the rebels surrendered to the British at 3:45 PM.
"Imprisonment is worth it, if our country is to live. Should our country suffer, our suffering is for nothing."
- Countess Markiewicz, Commandant in the Rising |
Slideshow Courtesy of RTÉ Archives
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"Dr. James Ryan Interview," RTÉ Archives, 1965
* This downloadable video complies with NHD rules. |
"This is only the beginning, our fight has saved Ireland. The soldiers of tomorrow will finish the task." - Thomas Clarke |
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Death Sentences
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Maxwell sentenced 90 rebels to death, but only 15 sentences were carried out. Maxwell planned to end Irish nationalism by executing the rebel leaders. However, the Irish public was outraged by these executions, creating a greater desire for Irish independence. "Shoot them down, but we will rise. 'Bloody Maxwell' has the wrong opinion about us."
- Ernest Alton, Member of the Irish Parliamentary Party |
"Countess Markievicz Prison Release,"
British Pathé, 1917 * This downloadable video complies with NHD rules |
Leaders' Final Words
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Slideshow Credits:
Colm Carey: (Padraig Pearse, Seán MacDiarmada, Thomas MacDonagh, Éamonn Ceannt)
Dermot McEvoy: (James Connolly, Thomas Clarke)
RTÉ Archives: (Joseph Plunkett)
Colm Carey: (Padraig Pearse, Seán MacDiarmada, Thomas MacDonagh, Éamonn Ceannt)
Dermot McEvoy: (James Connolly, Thomas Clarke)
RTÉ Archives: (Joseph Plunkett)