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The Easter Rising

From:Sunday 24 April 2016
To:Sunday 24 April 2016
Time:11:30am -  Sunday 24 April 2016
Location:GPO Bar & Cafe, 140 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, Qld 4350 Australia
 

The Easter Rising was an armed insurrection in Ireland during easter Week, 1916.

The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans to end British Rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic while the United Kingdom was heavily engaged in World War 1. It was the most significant uprising in Ireland since the rebellion of 1798.

Join members of the Darling Downs Irish Club as they commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising at 11.30am on the steps of the old General Post Office.

The proclamation will be read in Gaelic and there will be a presentation on the effects of the uprising.

Lunch at the GPO Bar and Cafe -$25 per person. RSVP(for catering) by Wednesday 20th April. Phone 07 4639 8926.

Then enjoy the screening of the movie Michael Collins at the Irish  Club Hotel commencing at 2pm and also enjoy some rousing Rebel songs.

GPO Bar & Cafe
140 Margaret Street
Toowoomba
Qld
4350
Australia
 
Entry charges - Adult$25 (for lunch)
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Contact phone GPO Bar and Cafe
Booking informationPhone: 07 4639 8926
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Is food and drink available?Yes
Are toilets available?Yes
Is there disabled access?Not applicable

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