The History

The Executions

There were 16 executions as a result of the Easter Rising. They were mostly carried out under the orders of General Maxwell who had assumed his authority to do so under his own declaration of Martial Law.

The executions were the main reason for the turn about in public opinion. Initially the majority of people felt that the Rebels had stabbed England in the back during her time of need but soon after the deaths of the 16, people changed their minds. The first 15 were shot but Roger Casement was not given a soldiers death and was in fact hung by the neck.

May 3rd 1916 Kilmainham Gaol

Pádraic Pearse

Thomas Clarke

Thomas MacDonagh
May 4th 1916 Kilmainham Gaol

Joseph Plunkett

Edward Daly

Michael O'Hanrahan

Willie Pearse
May 5th 1916 Kilmainham Gaol

John MacBride
May 8th 1916 Kilmainham Gaol

Eamonn Ceantt

Michael Mallin

Sean Heuston

Con Colbert
May 9th 1916 Cork Detention Barracks

Thomas Kent
May 12th 1916 Kilmainham Gaol

Seán MacDiarmada

James Connolly
August 3rd 1916 Pentonville Prison, London

Sir Roger Casement
 
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