Joseph Plunkett

Joseph Plunkett

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Joseph Plunkett was an Irish nationalist and poet, best known for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916. He was a key figure in the uprising and is remembered for his writings that expressed his vision for an independent Ireland. In addition to being a revolutionary, Plunkett was also a skilled writer whose poetry captured the struggles and aspirations of his time.

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O’Reilly retreated with Joseph Plunkett, Patrick Pearse and James Connolly to No 16 Moore Street.

State should buy Easter Rising ‘flag of truce’, FF TD says – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-23
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Joseph Plunkett asked Mäkipaltio and the Swede to fill fruit tins with explosives to avoid casualties.

Renewed push to honour Finnish sailor who fought in the Easter Rising – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-26
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Joseph Plunkett co-wrote the story for the film 'The Circus' alongside Charles Chaplin.

El circo en tres grandes clásicos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-05-20
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