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Easter Rising 1916
O.P.S soldiers firing from rooftops in Dublin during the Easter rising of 1916

Countess Constance Markievicz (1868 - 1927)
Constance Markievicz, the elder daughter of Sir Henry Gore-Booth. While living in Paris she met the Polish Count Casimir Markievicz who she married in 1900

Overhead view of Dublin during the Easter Rising
A birds eye view of Dublin looking westward up the River Liffey, showing positions held by the Sinn Feiners during the Easter Rising in April 1916

The Easter Rising - Dublin, Ireland
The Easter Rising also known as the Easter (or Irish ) Rebellion and referred to erroneously in some contemporary British reports as the Sinn Fein Rebellion - an armed insurrection staged in Ireland

David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street
Lloyd George pictured leaving Downing Street after his resignation with his wife and daughter Megan. His resignation announcement featured in the Court circular of 19th October

Fighting in the Marrowbone area of Belfast
Fighting in the so-called Marrowbone district of Belfast - an encounter between Sinn Feiners on the left, in Glenpark Street, and loyalist Orangemen in Louisa Street

Michael Collins by Lady Lavery
Michael Collins, Irish leader, Chief of the Irish Free State Provisional Government and Sinn Fein Minister of Finance(1890-1922) drawn by Hazel, Lady Lavery, society beauty, artist

Michael Collins at Armagh, 1921
Michael Collins as Sinn Fein Minister of Finance(1890-1922). Pictured here in 1921 on the front cover of the Illustrated London News, speaking at Armagh

The Battle of Tralee

British Vs Sinn Fein
British forces attack a Sinn Fein hide-out

Easter Rising / Dublin
A general view of central Dublin after the abortive Sinn Fein rising

Gerry Adams, Irish republican politician
Gerry Adams (Gerard Adams, b 1948), Irish republican politician, President of Sinn Fein. Seen here in profile, lighting his pipe. Date: circa early 1980s

Gerry Adams and Ken Livingstone in London
Gerry Adams (Gerard Adams, b 1948), Irish republican politician, President of Sinn Fein, and Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician

Charlotte Despard, political activist and writer
Charlotte Despard, nee French (1844-1939), suffragette, novelist and Sinn Fein activist. She was an active member of the Labour Party, and joined, in turn

Dail Eirann opened in Dublin - Sinn Fein declaration
The Dail Eirann opened in Dublin - a Sinn Fein declaration of independence. The opening of the Sinn Fein parliament in Ireland - the Dail Eirann at the Mansion House, Dublin. Date: 21st January 1919

The Sinn Fein Loan. A treasury note with a Sinn Fein inscription stamped on it. Date: 1919

A war-zone in Ireland. Sinn Fein-ers, who had attacked loyalist workmen, fleeing from police down York Street in Belfast, during unrest in 1920. Date: 1920

Proclamation against Sinn Fein in Dublin. A group outside its headquarters in Harcourt Street

16 Sinn Fein Members in dock - City Police Court, Manchester
16 Sinn Fein Members in the dock - City Police Court, Manchester. On April 2, the Manchester Police raided the Irish Club in Erskine Street, Hulme

Michael Collins in London, 1921
Michael Collins, Irish leader and Sinn Fein Minister of Finance(1890-1922). Pictured here in 1921, as a Sinn Fein delegate, at the Irish Peace Conference in London, 1921. Date: 1921

LOADING DOCK, 1967. Truck at the loading dock of Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, New York City. Photograph by Nat Fein, 1967

Britain and Sinn Fein at the conference table
Face to face with an age-long problem in a supreme effort to find a lasting solution: the British representatives (on the left) snd the Sinn Fein delegates at the Irish conference in Downing Street

The Real Ireland, Cptn William Redmond leading Irish troops
The Real Ireland, as opposed to the false doctrines of the Sinn Fein rebels; Captain William Redmond, Mr John Redmonds soldier brother, leading Irish troops, after the Easter Rising 1916. 1916

Events / Ireland / Valera
Election propaganda posters for Eamon De Valera Date: 1923

The Easter Rising, 1916: British troops under fire
The Battle of Dublin : British soldiers opening fire on the Sinn Feiners, who are sniping from houses 200 yards away. Date: 1916

The Sinn Fein rising as it affected property
The devastating affects of the Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916. The main picture shows the burnt-out imperial hotel and post-office on Sackville Street in Dublin

Anti-English Irish uprising, Dublin, May 1916: English troops under fire in Talbot Street, facing a charge by the rebels. Half-tone. Black-and-white

Ops Volunteers in Dublin
O.P.S Ulster Volunteers ride on horseback through the streets of Dublin during the Easter rising of April 1916

Tank / Easter Rising
O.P.S troops using a tank as a battering ram to force entry into a barricaded building during the Easter Rising in Dublin of 1916

Easter Rising / Barricade
O.P.S troops man barricades in the streets of Dublin during the Easter Rising of 1916

Dublin Battle 1922
A two-day battle between the British army and Sinn Fein in the Palace of Justice, Dublin

Arms from America
ARMS FOR SINN FEIN Submarines smuggle weapons and explosives into Ireland for Sinn Fein, sent by sympathisers in the United States

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"Fein: Unyielding Spirit and Struggle for Irish Independence" Countess Constance Markievicz (1868 - 1927) was a prominent figure in the fight for Irish independence. Her unwavering dedication to the cause inspired many during the Easter Rising of 1916, as seen in this overhead view of Dublin engulfed in chaos. The Easter Rising, a pivotal moment in Ireland's history, saw brave men and women rise up against British rule. The streets of Dublin became battlegrounds as revolutionaries fought for their nation's freedom. Amidst the turmoil, David Lloyd George leaving Downing Street symbolized the British government's attempt to suppress the uprising. However, they underestimated Michael Collins' determination and leadership skills. Lady Lavery's portrait captures Michael Collins' charisma and influence on Ireland's struggle for independence. His strategic brilliance played a crucial role throughout his career, including his time at Armagh in 1921. The fighting extended beyond Dublin; Belfast witnessed intense clashes like those depicted in Marrowbone area. The battle lines were drawn between British forces and Sinn Fein supporters who refused to back down from their demands. Maud Gonne stands out as an influential figure who championed Irish nationalism through her activism and poetry. Her passion fueled the fire within countless individuals fighting for freedom across Ireland. One notable conflict was The Battle of Tralee, where rebels bravely faced off against British forces determined to maintain control over Ireland. It served as another testament to Sinn Fein's resilience amidst adversity. The struggle between British authorities and Sinn Fein intensified during this period marked by political unrest – epitomizing conflicting ideologies vying for dominance over Ireland’s destiny. In retrospect, these images from the Easter Rising capture both despair and hope that defined this tumultuous chapter in Irish history—a reminder of how fein spirit can ignite change even when facing insurmountable odds.