A year before this event, one of its leaders gave a funeral oration for Rossa, saying his nation "unfree shall never be at peace".
A year before this event, one of its leaders gave a funeral oration for Rossa, saying his nation "unfree shall never be at peace". Another participant in this event had his diary published while awaiting execution in Pentonville prison, revealing his homosexual affairs. This movement outlined its plan for a provisional government on the steps of a (*) post office. Roger Casement was arrested and executed for his participation in this event, after Eoin MacNeill backed out and forces under Patrick Pearse went through with it. In the wake of this rebellion, Eamon de Valera was elected president of the party Sinn Fein. For 10 points, name this failed Irish rebellion which began in 1916 after Holy Week.
A year before this event, one of its leaders gave a funeral oration for Rossa, saying his nation "unfree shall never be at peace".
Easter Rising [or Easter Rebellion; or Easter Revolution; accept Sinn Fein Rebellion before mentioned]