On Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, the Easter Rising commenced in Dublin, as members of the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army seized key locations. Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, declaring independence from British rule. This insurrection, though largely confined to Dublin due to conflicting orders, marked a pivotal moment in Ireland's struggle for self-determination, leading to significant changes in public opinion and the eventual move towards independence.
