Dublin Rising 1916-2016 with the aim to teach the future generations how Ireland fought for their independence. Dublin Rising 1916-2016 Dublin Rising 1916-2016 is a website celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising which took place in Dublin, Ireland in Easter of 1916. The website tours the streets of Dublin, while allowing the user to interact with statements and photographs. It is narrated by the Dublin actor Colin Farrell while guiding the user to various important buildings and events in the rising of the Irish republic. Launched on January 12, 2016 by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister for
Robert Brennan (journalist) also active in the republican movement and had her sworn into the IRB. She was with him in Wexford for the 1916 Easter Rising. He commanded the insurgents in Wexford during the 1916 Easter Rising and, along with other leaders Seamus Rafter and Seán Etchingham, was sentenced to death. The sentence was commuted to penal servitude. His continuing political activity resulted in further imprisonments in 1917 and afterwards. His daughter Maeve Brennan was born while he was in prison. In April 1918 he was placed in charge of a newly formed Sinn Féin Department of Propaganda/Publicity. However, in November 1918