Thomas Kent was the only 1916 revolutionary to be executed outside Dublin. Historian Meda Ryan tells how one family in the South made a stand for land and freedom

The composer of Ireland's national anthem is to be remembered in a free public lecture at UCC tomorrow evening. 

Seán Hurley, from Drinagh, was Michael Collins’ brother-in-law and they were also good friends while working in the civil service in London. Hurley then got a job in the fabled Harrods store before he was called back to Dublin, alongside Collins, writes Ray Ryan

A key figure before the Rising, Thomas Hunter is hardly known outside his native north Cork, reports Niall Murray

It was not just the GAA that provided a link between Irish sporting organisations and the 1916 Rising, writes Kevin McCarthy

Cashel sale

As the date of the Rising rapidly approached, this is what was happening behind the scenes 100 years ago this week

I refer to the Wall for All at Glasnevin Cemetery. I understand that this wall of ‘remembrance’ will eventually include all who died in the War of Independence and Civil War. Listed among these names, therefore, will be the notorious Capt Percival Lea-Wilson.

This is how the men and women who would be involved in the looming rebellion spent this week 100 years ago — some deeply involved in its planning, others still oblivious.

How this week 100 years ago was spent by the main players behind the Rising, based largely on observations of their movements by police.

Easter Saturday, 1916.

How this week 100 years ago was spent by the men and women behind the Rising

Seán MacDiarmada overcame polio to produce a masterplan for the 1916 Rising , writes historian Brian Feeney

Another glance at the activities 100 years ago this week of key figures in the upcoming Rising, as recorded by authorities at the time, or recalled later by the participants.

Westmeath’s place in this year’s Allianz HL Division 2A final is all but assured after they led from pillar to post in yesterday’s top-of-the-table clash with Antrim at Cusack Park, eventually running out 2-11 to 0-10 winners at the Mullingar venue.

Details of what was being done this week 100 years ago by those planning the Rising, and how it was observed by British authorities in Ireland.

We still underestimate the crucial role played by veteran Fenians in the United States including O’Donovan Rossa and, in particular, John Devoy, writes Terry Golway

Ned Daly always wanted to be a soldier so when the Irish Volunteers were founded he seized his chance, says Helen Litton

An ongoing and chronological look back at 1916 and some of the behind the scenes planning of the Rising which was certainly "NOT in the news" of the time.

Thomas Clarke was one of the architect’s of the Easter Rising, his nationalism hardened by 15

I was glad to read M O’Flynn’s letter (Irish Examiner, August 7) regarding the heroic Fenian Jeremiah Ó Donnabháin Rossa, and those who followed in his footsteps, from the men of Easter Week to today’s republicans.

Music, poetry, dance, and visual art will feature in projects commissioned as part of the Government’s official Ireland 2016 Centenary programme.

The Irish Examiner has devoted much space this year to Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa.

It’s a photograph that may have been seen by millions over the last 100 years – but how many people other than Pádraig Pearse did they all recognise?

Secret police files from one of the most pivotal periods in Irish history are being made public.

Des O’Sullivan reports of what are sure to be some prized lots at forthcoming sale.

A 24-year-old unemployed woman, who claimed she suffered injuries after slipping and falling on broken eggs in a Dublin supermarket, has lost a €38,000 damages claim in the Circuit Civil Court.

Our efforts to understand the 1916 Rising and its leaders should focus on their expectations of what would happen and not just what transpired, according to one of the country’s leading historians.

Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought as Manchester United set up a mouth-watering FA Cup quarter-final against Arsenal.

THEY were under siege, holed up in the GPO. Outside, the massed ranks railed against them. The constant barrage echoed though the building like the drumbeat of victory.

The sad plight of the widows of seven Easter Rising rebels is detailed in a heart-rending new book, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Catholic Institute made the biggest statement of intent as they brought Cork C of I crashing to a 3-0 defeat on the opening day in Division 1 of the new-look Munster leagues.

Rare recordings of volunteers who fought in the Irish War of Independence could soon be made public for the first time.

Portraits of some of Ireland’s most revered historical figures are among tens of thousands of artefacts opened to the world in a newly expanded digital collection.

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A couple, both of whom claimed to have developed a mental adjustment disorder after their 12-year-old daughter’s arm was pricked by a pin in a hotel bed, have been awarded €18,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.