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Plunkett's fears but Pearse was still optimistic.

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TELL THE LApS
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unable to stand but defiant.

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they were seen by a young woman from upstairs who
slipped out to find some British soldiers.

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men were forced to abandon the blazing buildings
which they had been occupying.

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marched to the Custom House.

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to his wife before slumping in a
doorway to die.

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Lowe and surrendered.

42

Fe was then taken to Parkgate

He had to sign
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Ned Daly's men wanted to fight oh, but Daly

reminded them that orders must be obeyed.

II The surrender was badly received by the other Volunteers. II

15 11415 WPAT
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TO ROT IN AN
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YE PUT UP A
GREAT FIGHT,
YOUR WORK
WILL 9EARFRUIT.

Connolly was taken from Moore Street to the Castle on a stretcher.

He endorsed the order and his shattered leg was dressed.

They were forced to spend the night in the

open at the Rotunda Hospital.

Plunkett marched his men to the Gresham Hotel

where they surrendered their arms.

44

Ceands men, were marched to the North Wall for

shipment to English jails. On the way they received the
same treatment from the slum dwellers.

4.)

Thursday 4th May 1916, ZAM

46

The door of Joseph Plunkett's cell opens and Grace

Gifford his wife of just two hours is ushered in

Before she can read it the sergeant calls

time up. They can find no words.

As they sit together Joe pushes a note into Grace's hand.

She kisses Joe and clings to him until they are

separated by the N.C.O. and she is led out of the cell.

Later that morning Joseph Plunkett is led out.

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