Three of the men who signed the Proclamation of the Irish Republic had published poetry before the Rising. But many more revolutionaries who participated were writers, scholars, and artists, including several notable women. I am come of the seed of the people, the people that sorrow; Who have no treasure but hope, No riches laid up but a memory of an ancient glory […] And … [Read more...] about The Poets’ Revolution
Easter Rising
Weekly Comment: The Poetry of 1916
By R. Bryan Willits, Editorial Assistant
January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016
Glucksman Ireland House, the center for Irish and Irish American Studies at New York University, is hosting an event centered on the poetry of the 1916 Easter Rising written by Irish and Irish-American authors. Titled “‘Her Exiled Children’: Poetry in America and the 1916 Easter Rising,” the event will be hosted by National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann, and features … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: The Poetry of 1916
From the Archives: Special Easter Rising 75th Anniversary Commemorative Issue
By Irish America Staff
January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, Irish America has digitized its 75th anniversary Rising issue. Featuring an exclusive interview with Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, the issue is both a historical look at the Rising and presages what was to transpire with the Peace Process throughout the 1990s. In his interview with Patricia Harty, Adams discusses … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Special Easter Rising 75th Anniversary Commemorative Issue
Weekly Comment: Irish Government Launches Year of U.S. Commemorations for 1916 Centenary
The program for the 2016 U.S. commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising was launched this week by members of the Irish and American governments and Irish celebrities in New York City. On hand to mark the occasion was Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland Charlie Flanagan, Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson, New York Senator Chuck Schumer, author Colum … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: Irish Government Launches Year of U.S. Commemorations for 1916 Centenary
Weekly Comment: The Rising in Film
Today is the 99th anniversary of the beginning of the Easter Rising, which began early in the morning of Monday, April 24, 1916 as close to 1,200 people – a combination of the Irish Volunteers and the Citizen Army – took over key points throughout Dublin, including the General Post Office (GPO), the headquarters of the uprising; the Four Courts, Dublin City Hall, St. Stephen’s … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: The Rising in Film