The GPO is vacated by the Rebels 1916

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#OnThisDay 1916 British soldiers surround all rebel positions. As artillery pounds Sackville (O’Connell) Street, the GPO catches fire. Dublin Fire Brigade leave the area due to intense gun battles in the area. At 8:40pm Pearse orders a complete evacuation.

For more, read here: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/easter-rising-day-5-leaders-flee-the-gpo-1.2582989

O'Connell street Fire

Published by theirishatwar

Hi, I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now. I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in. Hope you enjoy.

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