Easter Rising In the midst of World War I, the Easter Rising took place in Dublin and throughout Ireland in April, 1916. The revolutionary movement faced many problems from the beginning, including splintered leadership, disorganized support, opposition from moderate supporters of home rule, and prepared retaliation from the British. Inside you will read about... - Background of the Easter Rebellion - Planning the Easter Rising - The Easter Rising Begins - The Easter Rising, Days Two and Three - The Easter Rising, Days Four and Five, and the Easter Rising Across Ireland - The Easter Rising...