The "Proclamation of the Irish Republic" was a document issued on April 24, 1916, during the Easter Rising in Dublin. It declared Ireland a republic independent from British rule and outlined the rights of the Irish people. The proclamation was signed by leaders of the rising, including Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, and aimed to inspire the Irish population to support the fight for freedom. The document emphasized equality and the importance of civil rights for all citizens. It became a symbol of Irish nationalism and played a significant role in the subsequent struggle for independence, influencing future movements and the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.