The GPO is renowned for being the headquarters of the 1916 Easter Rising, an event that ignited a series of actions leading to the creation of the Irish Republic. The GPO Museum narrates the pivotal moments that shaped modern Irish history including the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, the Anglo Irish Treaty, the Irish Civil War and the Troubles. It also covers the peace process in Northern Ireland, culminating in the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
- Remembering World War 1 Tour
History and heritageRemembering World War 1 Tour This tour will tell the stories of those Irishmen and women who participated in World War 1, both their actions during the war and their lives afterwards, the effect the Irish Revolution had on these individuals, and how they are remembered today.
- War of Independence Tour
History and heritageWar of Independence Tour This tour will track the rise of Sinn Féin, the reorganisation of the Volunteers into the force known as the IRA, the development of guerilla warfare in Ireland, Britain’s political and military policy, partition, and the consequences of the Treaty.
- Dressed in Revolution - Guided Tour
History and heritageDressed in Revolution - Guided Tour Weaving together elements of dress history, labour history, and art history, this special tour focuses on how clothing was used throughout the Revolutionary period.
