Person: William Pearse

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Rising leaders on the rails as commuters get to know more about 1916

In 1966, the State renamed 15 stations on the rail network after the executed leaders and volunteers of 1916 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rising.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Council to ask for return of 1916 surrender letter

DUBLIN City Council is to write to the British government calling for the return of a surrender letter 1916 leader Padraig Pearse handed to a British army general after the Easter Rising.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2006

Council calls for return of Easter Rising surrender letter

Dublin City Council is to write to the British government calling for the return of a surrender letter rebel leader Padraig Pearse handed to an English general after the Easter Rising, it emerged tonight.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2006