The Volunteers Surrender. Elizabeth O’Farrell carries the order to all positions 1916

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#OnThisDay 1916 Pearse surrenders unconditionally bringing an end to the Rising. Elizabeth O’Farrell carried the white flag to General Lowe & all rebel positions. It will be Sunday before all garrisons surrender. O’Farrell’s boots & coat can be seen to Pearse’s right. Controversially, she ‘airbrushed’ out of this photo to make Pearse look less dumpy. Many say that this is indicative of the airbrushing of women from Irish history.

1916 Surrender

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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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