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Easter Rising, 1916- Days 2, 3, and 4

Posted on April 28, 2014 by jpkenna

Mike Scanlon’s journal entries continue, written in faraway Seattle, Washington, as he followed the events of that long-ago but not-forgotten week. Tuesday, April 25, 1916 Outside the General Post Office (G.P.O.) looms Nelson’s Pillar—obstructing Sackville Street, as it has for … Continue reading →

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April 24, 1916- Easter Monday

Posted on April 24, 2014 by jpkenna

Mike Scanlon continues in his journal: Easter Monday is a holiday in Ireland, marking the second day of the ending of Lent, the end of self-induced prohibitions from such activities as drinking, gambling and smoking. By all reports the weather … Continue reading →

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