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Irish Times - 3rd May 1916 - Page 3 (Headline Page)

Irish Times - 3rd May 1916 - Page 3 (Headline Page)

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Irish Times - 3rd May 1916 - Page 3 (Headline Page) . Headline and copy includes:

"THE SINN FEIN REBELLION -PROMPT ACTION BY MILITARY AUTHORITIES - TRIAL OF REBELS IN PROGRESS- IMPORTANT OFFICIAL STATEMENTS" (Includes details of Maxwells orders for rebels to surrender arms and ammunition, further incidents, a Young Officers plucky conduct during the Attack at Portobello Bridge, and the discovery of the body of 'The O'Rahilly' in Moore Lane who was shot while trying to escape from the GPO).

There is also a short piece on the "TOLL OF THE SNIPER" .

"OFFICIAL NEWS- TRIALS OF THE REBELS- THE CASE OF WOMEN PRISONERS" ,

 "THE ATTACK ON THE MAGAZINE FORT- A SHOCKING MURDER",

"CASUALITES IN THE D.M.P.", THE OPERATIONS AT TRINITY COLLEGE-GARRISON OF GRADUATES-PROMPT STEPS FOR DEFENCE" (detailing the defence and mounting of machine guns and snipers to hamper rebel activity by "collegians" which eventually mustered to 150.

"FIGHTING AT BALLSBRIDGE" (detailing the continuing disturbances and engagements with troops by rebels in Serpentine Avenue post the surrender).

 In a notable footnote "SIR EDWARD CARSON AND THE RISING" states "Sir E Carson on behalf of the General Office Commanding the Ulster Volunteer Force, offered, it is stated, to place the services of the Force unreservedly at the disposal of the Government for the maintenance of the Kings authority in Ulster".(This offer by Carson is commented negatively in the Irish Independent editorial)

"FIGHTING AT RINGSEND - THE HELGA SHELLS THE REBELS- REBEL ATTACK ON BEGGARS BUSH BARRACKS",

"GLASNEVIN AND FAIRVIEW".

"SIR ROGER CASEMENT -HOW HE WAS CAPTURED".

"MR REDMOND AND THE REVOLT" details Redmond formal statement on "this wicked and insane movement". 

This remarkable reproduction from the largest daily "Broadsheet" of the day is reproduced on 210 gsm Satin art paper ,set behind glass, and tastefully framed on mottled green pine suede backing in a fine aged Gold Leaf frame.

 

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