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GPO Witness History An Post 1916

An Post 1916
GPO Witness HistoryWalk Through Ireland’s Story

An Post is bringing you closer to the streets of 1916 Dublin to witness the lesser-known stories of the Rising. At various locations across Dublin, painted red post boxes become beacons for the events they witnessed a hundred years ago.


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Witness History on the Streets of Dublin

Learn more about the lesser-known stories of the Rising

Learn more at Kilmainham

Last Stand

Winnie Carney, of Cumann na mBan, is held captive in Kilmainham Gaol as rebel executions take place outside her cell...

Learn more at Kilmainham

Learn more at Arran Quay

Rebel With A Cause

British presence makes it tough to move through the city as young Sean McLoughlin meets a fellow rebel courier on the streets...

Learn more at Arran Quay

Learn more at Church Street

Enemy Aid

Eilis Ui Chonaill, of Cumann na mBan, leaves the field hospital at Father Matthew Hall to treat a wounded British soldier...

Learn more at Church Street

Learn more at O'Connell Street

Live From O'Connell Street

Under heavy British fire, a team of rebels prepare to broadcast news of the Irish rebellion to the world...

Learn more at O'Connell St

Learn more at Haddington Road

The Curious Kid

13-year-old Madge Veale looks on from her house as British troops march up Northumberland Road...

Learn more at Haddington Road

Learn more at Liberty Hall

Printing History

At Liberty Hall on the eve of the Rising, James Connolly briefs three volunteers on a top-secret job...

Learn more at Liberty Hall

Learn more at the RCSI

The Sniping Scott

At the Royal College of Surgeons, Scottish sniper Margaret Skinnider fires at British forces advancing on her position...

Learn more at the RCSI

Learn more at Grafton St

The Price of An Orange

At Grafton Street, 12-year-old John McNamara scavenges food for his family as looting breaks out across the city...

Learn more at Grafton St

Learn more at Dun Laoghaire

Pier Pressure

At Dun Laoghaire pier, Company Sergeant Major Lomas shows young British soldiers how to fire their rifles...

Learn more at Dun Laoghaire

Learn more at Mount St

Sitting Ducks

At Mount Street Bridge, Private Ernest Davenport is pinned down during a rebel ambush...

Learn more at Mount St