They lasted less than a week. Poorly planned with not enough support from the people. The IRA did better in Northern Ireland in the late 20th century. Even then most Protestants remained loyal to the Crown.
April 6, 2015 at 5:19 AM
the Plinker said...
Speaking of risings, 18 April is the 240th for Lexington-Concord.
"By the rude bridge that arc'd the flood/Their flag to April's breeze unfurl'd/Here, once, the embattled farmers stood/And fired the shot heard 'round the world." -- from "Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1836
"The Approaching 99th Anniversary of The Easter Rising."
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They lasted less than a week. Poorly planned with not enough support from the people.
The IRA did better in Northern Ireland in the late 20th century. Even then most Protestants remained loyal to the Crown.
April 6, 2015 at 5:19 AM
Speaking of risings, 18 April is the 240th for Lexington-Concord.
"By the rude bridge that arc'd the flood/Their flag to April's breeze unfurl'd/Here, once, the embattled farmers stood/And fired the shot heard 'round the world." -- from "Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1836
April 6, 2015 at 6:25 PM