The Seven Signatories: Joseph Plunkett

Dr Fearghal McGarry from Queen's University Belfast discusses how Joseph Plunkett became involved with the 1916 Easter Rising.
To learn about the other signatories of the Proclamation, check out our playlist: • The Seven Signatories:...
For more on the Easter Rising, visit our online exhibition: www.rte.ie/cent...
For all the stories from 100 years ago, visit www.rte.ie/cent...
Twitter: / centuryirl
Facebook: / centuryireland
Instagram: / centuryireland

[@ellakatherinej]

This is so interesting. Joseph Plunkett is my great great uncle. As far as I know, I am the youngest living relative. ☺️

[@paddy_wax]

I know a guy called Joseph Plunkett in London who is about 35 and is also a descendant - Joseph Plunkett was his great great uncle too I believe.

[@tannerjoseph3108]

BRO HE IS ONE OF MY GREAT GREAT UNCLES IM ALMOST 16 SO I MIGHT BE THE YOUNGEST

[@shanelee8649]

Hes everyone's uncle apparently

[@UKWEED]

@@shanelee8649 lol

[@micahplunkett6500]

I think I might be the youngest

[@vikg8655]

A hero no doubt

[@MultiGal1]

👊🏻🇮🇪

[@eugenesullivan]

Ferghal sounds very much like a 'court historian.' Rebels and ONLY rebels are depicted as psychologically unstable. Same old story!

[@terrylalor2713]

Was he shot outside gates next to a river

[@HenryRaeburn367]

I like joseph plunkett he sounds odd, but dedicated to a free Ireland