Watch Easter 1916

1969
1 Season

1916 The Easter Rising is a major 7 part historical documentary series telling the stories behind the 7 signatories of the 1916 Easter Proclamation. Each episode tells the story of one of the signatories of the proclamation, starting with Tom Clarke, the father of the Rising, moving through James Connolly, Joseph Plunkett, Sean Mac Diarmada, Thomas McDonagh, Eamonn Ceannt and Patrick Pearse.

Easter 1916 is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (7 episodes). The series first aired on .

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7. Patrick Pearse

Patick Peasre si to many the embodiment of the 1916 Easter rising. But how did this man, a barrister, poet, teacher, public speaker and writer get such exalted status. As president fo the Provisional Government Pearse signed the surrender documents at the end of Easter week and was the first if the signatories to be executed on the morning of May 3rd 1916.

6. Eamonn Ceannt

Eamonn Ceannt the piper na daccountant was one of the key men behind the 1916 Rising. He fierce passion for Ireland ensured he fought bravely to the end, initially refusing to surrender when the orders came through from the GPO to his South Dublin Union stronghold and was eventually ececuted by firing squad on May 8th 1916.

5. Thomas MacDonagh

Thomas MacDonagh, university lectured, teacher, poet and playwright is seen by many as an unlikely revolutionary but he commanded the Volunteer forces in Jacob's Biscuit factory during Easter week and died in front of a firing squad on May 3rd 1916.

4. Sean MacDiarmada

Sean MacDiarmada may have been a cripple but it didn't stop him from being one of the main protagonists in the planning and execution of the 1916 Easter Rising.

3. Joseph Plunkett

Joe Plunkett, poet , writer and dreamer was the baby of the revolution. Rising form his sick bed to take part in the Easter rising Plunkett was executed on May 4th but not before he married his love Grace Gifford in Kilmainham jail just hours before.

2. James Connolly

Connolly was a tireless advocate for the working class poor of the world and his position within the inner circle of planners for the Easter rising ensured that the poor had a voice at the table.

1. Tom Clarke

Tom Clarke tobacconist and shopkeeper was without doubt the father of the 1916 Easter Rising. This old Fenians steely determination and resolve ensured that the Rising happened but it's success or failure would depend on many other factors.

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Easter 1916 is available for streaming on the Indigenius website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Easter 1916 on demand at Amazon Prime, Hoopla and Tubi TV.