What happened in the General Post Office in Dublin?
What happened in the General Post Office in Dublin?
The GPO was almost completely destroyed by a fire following the Easter Rising and the only thing left standing was the stone façade. There are still signs of the artillery fire on the outside of the building, but the GPO had to be completely rebuilt by the new Irish free state government in 1929.
Who owns the GPO building?
General Post Office, Dublin
| General Post Office | |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 6 January 1818 |
| Cost | £50,000 pounds sterling |
| Owner | Office of public works |
| Design and construction |
What does GPO stand for in Dublin?
During the Easter Rising of 1916, the General Post Office (GPO) was the headquarters of the Irish Volunteers. On Easter Monday of 1916, armed groups of the Irish Volunteers and the Citizen Army, commanded by Padraig Pearse and James Connolly, took over the GPO where they proclaimed the Irish Republic.
Who built the General Post Office?
Francis Johnston
The architect responsible for the GPO was the Armagh-born Francis Johnston (1760-1829). The son of a builder, Johnston came to the attention of Richard Robinson (1708-94), Archbishop of Armagh, who appointed him as Architect to the Diocese following the death of Thomas Cooley (1742-84).
Who was executed after Easter Rising?
Of the 485 people killed, 260 were civilians, 143 were British military and police personnel, and 82 were Irish rebels, including 16 rebels executed for their roles in the Rising. More than 2,600 people were wounded. Many of the civilians were killed or wounded by British artillery fire or were mistaken for rebels.
What is GPO famous for?
1916 Easter Rising
The GPO is one of Ireland’s most famous building, and it’s role in the 1916 Easter Rising and leading position in the capital guaranteeing it’s high regard. The building served as the headquarters for the Easter Rising and the building got heavily damaged in the fighting.
Who Owns An Post Ireland?
Government of Ireland
An Post
| Current logo since 14 December 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Type | State-owned limited company |
| Owner | Government of Ireland (100%) |
| Number of employees | 11,832 (2019) |
| Website | www.anpost.com |
Who built the GPO in Dublin?
Francis JohnstonAn Post, General Post Office / Architect
What happened to Michael Collins IRA?
He was shot and killed in an ambush by anti-Treaty forces on 22 August 1922.
