Insurrection

Roger Casement has been arrested. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland declares “there will be no Rising”.

Studio presenter (Ray McAnally) announces there there has been a Rising in Dublin. Reporters describe the scenes.

James Connolly interviewed inside the GPO. Francis Sheehy Skeffington tries to prevent looting; taken hostage by Captain Boewn-Colthurst

Sherwood Foresters attacked Haddington Road.

Death of Francis Sheehy Skeffington by firing squad announced. Wounded James Connolly is carried into the GPO. Patrick Pearse reflects on what losing will mean.

General Sir John Maxwell, Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in Ireland, arrives to take control of the spiralling situation.

Rebels surrender and are gathered under guard at the grounds of the Rotunda.

Kilmainham Jail. 13 rebels have been executed. James Connolly and Sean McDermott are next. As shots ring out within the prison walls, Ray McAnally asks “The Insurrection is over, or is it?”