Oidhreacht 1916-1966

Oidhreacht, 1916–1966

• This is a real book/pamphlet published in 1966 to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

• It was published in Irish and English and is very short — about 21 pages long with illustrations and portraits.

• It appears in library catalogues (e.g., National Library of Ireland, National Library of Australia) as a historical pamphlet or booklet rather than a full-length book.

This little publication was likely created as a commemorative piece for the Golden Jubilee — documenting the Rising and its legacy up to 1966.

1916 – 1966: Commemorating the Easter Rising

“Heritage: 1916–1966”
This generally refers to the historical and cultural heritage associated with the period from the Easter Rising of 1916 to the 50th anniversary commemorations in 1966 in Ireland.

Here is a brief summary of its significance:

• 1916 – The Easter Rising: a pivotal moment in Irish history, setting Ireland on the path toward independence.

• 1919–1921 – The War of Independence: an armed and political struggle to end British rule.

• 1922 – The establishment of the Irish Free State: the creation of a new state, bringing major political and social change.

• 1937 – The Constitution of Ireland: strengthening the state’s sovereignty and national identity.

• 1966 – The 50th anniversary commemorations: a period of reflection and celebration, with major state events that reinforced the national narrative of 1916 in public memory.

The title “Heritage: 1916–1966” is often used in the context of:

• historical exhibitions,

• educational programmes,

• books or documentary series,

• discussions on collective memory and how the events of 1916 were presented over time.

Oidhreacht: 1916–1966”
tagraíonn sé seo, de ghnáth, don oidhreacht stairiúil agus chultúrtha a bhaineann leis an tréimhse ó Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916 go dtí comóradh 50 bliain 1966 in Éirinn.

Seo achoimre ghearr ar an tábhacht:

• 1916 – Éirí Amach na Cásca: pointe cinniúnach i stair na hÉireann, ag cur tús leis an mbóthar i dtreo neamhspleáchais.

• 1919–1921 – Cogadh na Saoirse: iarracht armtha agus pholaitiúil chun riail na Breataine a chur de dhroim seoil.

• 1922 – Bunú Shaorstát Éireann: stát nua, le hathrú mór polaitiúil agus sóisialta.

• 1937 – Bunreacht na hÉireann: féiniúlacht agus ceannasacht níos láidre don stát.

• 1966 – Comóradh 50 bliain: tráth machnaimh agus ceiliúrtha, le himeachtaí móra stáit a dhaingnigh scéal náisiúnta 1916 i gcuimhne an phobail.

Úsáidtear an teideal “Oidhreacht: 1916–1966” go minic i gcomhthéacs:

• taispeántais stairiúla,

• cláir oideachais,

• leabhair nó sraith cháipéisíochta,

• plé ar chuimhne cholleachtach agus ar an gcaoi ar cuireadh 1916 i láthair thar na blianta.

Arbh é seo teideal tionscadail, leabhair, taispeántais, nó an bhfuil tú ag lorg míniú níos doimhne ar ghné ar leith den tréimhse?