I don't know why, but so far, Kilmainham Gaol is one of my favorite places. It's sad and painful to think that people had to be stuck in these tiny cells with poor conditions. Sometimes, seeing this kind of historical places makes me feel like I should be grateful for being born in a later generation where things are in better conditions – well, for the most part. One thing that struck me the most was how James Connolly was strapped to a chair and was shot by firing squad after Easter Rising. This is completely brutal and immoral. I just couldn't believe it...I was in a shock. James Connolly was a revolutionary socialist, a trade union leader and a political theorist. He became increasingly committed to fomenting an insurrection against British rule in Ireland. Connolly proved himself to be the most effective and inspirational of the rebel leaders during the insurrection by risking his life and being very involved; even after he was severely wounded on April 27th, he kept going.
On Easter Monday, April 24th, he led the Headquarters Battalion from Liberty Hall to the General Post Office and commanded military operations there throughout the week. Due to the severe wound, under military escort, Connolly was carried to the Red Cross hospital at Dublin Castle where hours later he signed Pearse`s surrender order on behalf of the Irish Citizen Army. His execution took place at Kilmainham Gaol after dawn on May 12th – he was the last of the rebel leaders to face the firing squad.
Let us face it. It’s hard for people to do something, even little things, for others, and I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to risk your life to better other people’s lives… For Korea, we had many fighters for national independence, and when I read their stories, tears come out. I don’t think there is any way for me to thank them enough other than loving my country and keeping them in the memories of Koreans.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/easterrising/profiles/po04.shtml
On Easter Monday, April 24th, he led the Headquarters Battalion from Liberty Hall to the General Post Office and commanded military operations there throughout the week. Due to the severe wound, under military escort, Connolly was carried to the Red Cross hospital at Dublin Castle where hours later he signed Pearse`s surrender order on behalf of the Irish Citizen Army. His execution took place at Kilmainham Gaol after dawn on May 12th – he was the last of the rebel leaders to face the firing squad.
Let us face it. It’s hard for people to do something, even little things, for others, and I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to risk your life to better other people’s lives… For Korea, we had many fighters for national independence, and when I read their stories, tears come out. I don’t think there is any way for me to thank them enough other than loving my country and keeping them in the memories of Koreans.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/easterrising/profiles/po04.shtml