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The Easter Rising: How a Week of War Changed Ireland
We explore the dramatic events of Easter Week 1916, when Irish republicans seized key buildings in Dublin to declare independence from Britain. Lucas and Luna examine how Patrick Pearse led the Volunteers and Citizen Army against overwhelming odds, focusing on the strategic blunder of choosing a week with minimal civilian impact. We discuss the role of James Connolly’s socialist vision, the British response under General Lowe, and the pivotal moment when the GPO was shelled by naval guns. The episode also covers the immediate aftermath—the executions that turned public opinion—and why this…
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