Episode 2 of 3
Dublin Rising
- When
- 5 March 1867
- Where
- Dublin
The Dublin centre ordered the rising to start on 5 March 1867, resulting in a failed outbreak described as a total failure by contemporary reports.
On 26 February 1867, the Dublin centre received word to start the rising on 5 March. Risings took place in Dublin, Cork City, and Limerick. The Irish Times reported the outbreak in Dublin as a total failure, praising the gallant conduct of the Constabulary at Tallaght.
Sources
- Fenian Rising Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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