15. The Easter Rising (1916)
The Easter Rising was a dramatic Irish nationalist revolt against British rule, erupting in Dublin during Easter week of 1916. Rebels seized key buildings and proclaimed an independent Irish Republic, facing overwhelming military force in response. Though quickly crushed, the insurrection galvanized national sentiment and shifted public opinion, setting the stage for Ireland’s eventual struggle for independence. The legacy of the Easter Rising endures as a defining moment in Irish history. Learn more at BBC.
