The Irish Easter Rising was a pivotal event in Irish history that took place in April 1916. It was an armed insurrection aimed at ending British rule in Ireland and establishing an independent Irish Republic. The rising began on Easter Monday and involved various nationalist groups, including the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Irish Citizen Army. The rebellion lasted for six days and was centered in Dublin, where key locations like the GPO (General Post Office) served as headquarters for the insurgents. Although the rising was ultimately suppressed by British forces, it significantly influenced public opinion and laid the groundwork for future movements toward Irish independence.