The Situation In Ireland "But who are we that we should hesitate to die for Ireland. Are not the claims of Ireland greater on us than any personal ones? Is it fear that deters us from such an enterprise? Away with such fears. Cowards die many times, the brave only die once." Padraic Pearse (rebellion leader), 1916 (The New Republic, 34) Pearse's words, spoken just before the Easter rebellion, summarizes many Irish feelings toward rebellion for independence. …showed first 75 words of 901 total…

…showed last 75 words of 901 total…ship and were so skillfully hidden that the ship passed inspection of two British patrols on its way out of the North Sea (The Independent, pg 203). Germany never ackno! wledged any assistance of the Irish rebels, however. Bibliography "Easter Rebellion." Encyclopedia Encarta. 1993. Hackett, Francis. "The Irish Revolt." The New Republic. vol. 7. (May 13, 1916): 34-36. "The Irish Revolt." The Outlook. vol. 113 (May 17, 1916): 116-119. Ward, William Hayes, ed. "The Irish Revolt." The Independent. vol. 86 (May 8,1916): 202-204. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**