After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal Easter Rising: Build-Up To Irish Rebellion
Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Conor Mulvagh, a lecturer in Irish History at University College Dublin, dives into the fascinating build-up to the 1916 Easter Rising. He discusses how the turmoil of World War I created a ripe opportunity for revolution. Key figures like Patrick Pearse and Constance Markievicz emerge as pivotal players, with women’s contributions highlighted in this struggle for independence. Mulvagh unpacks the secretive strategies of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the political tensions that set the stage for this historic rebellion.
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Ireland's Relationship with Britain
- Ireland, part of the UK since 1801, had a complex relationship with Britain.
- The majority Catholic population largely opposed British rule and the Union.
The Easter Rising: An Unfamiliar History
- Many listeners may not know much about the Easter Rising.
- The history is often romanticized or confused with later events like the Irish War of Independence.
WWI and the Rising
- World War I presented an opportunity for Irish separatists to challenge British rule.
- The Easter Rising should be viewed as a battle within WWI, not just Irish history.