1916 - Rising Casualties Mount

The casualty rate among both combatants and civilians increased dramatically as British forces intensified their attacks on rebel positions across Dublin. The use of artillery and machine guns in urban areas led to significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction of property, while fires began to spread through the city center. The rising's impact on Dublin's civilian population would significantly influence public opinion about the rebellion and its aftermath.

1920 - Hunger Strike Victory

The release of republican prisoners in Mountjoy Prison marked a significant victory for the hunger strike campaign. The British government's capitulation demonstrated the effectiveness of hunger striking as a political weapon and strengthened public support for the independence movement. This success established a precedent that would influence future prison protests in both the War of Independence and later conflicts.

1949 - Commonwealth Departure

The formal implementation of the Republic of Ireland Act marked Ireland's complete departure from the British Commonwealth. Celebrations across the country marked this final step in Ireland's journey to full independence, though the implications for Northern Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations remained complex.