Google brings 1916 Rising to life with virtual tour of Dublin landmarks

Google is bringing 1916 to life by offering a virtual tour of the key sites, streets and events of the Rising.

Dublin Rising 1916-2016 will be narrated by actor Colin Farrell and featuring exhibitions from six prestigious cultural institutions.

As well as bringing viewers worldwide to parts of Dublin synonymous with the Rising, the interactive Google Street View tour also offers unique access to important historical and cultural resource material.