Joseph Plunkett, an Irish revolutionary leader, played a pivotal role in the 1916 Easter Rising. Despite being seriously ill, he defied medical advice and led his men through this historic event. The 1916 Easter Rising marked the final Irish rebellion against British rule, involving the capture of key buildings in Dublin during a six-day urban battle that resulted in a total of 485 deaths, with the British suffering higher casualties.

Inspired by Celtic warriors and united by their quest for freedom and sovereignty, the Irish rebels put up fierce resistance but were ultimately defeated by the experienced British army. The British had superior equipment and transportation into Dublin, thwarting the rebels' hopes of inspiring civilian support.

Following the uprising, 16 Irish rebel leaders, including Joseph Plunkett, were executed in Kilmainham Jail. These executions garnered international attention, aligning with the Irish belief in a "blood sacrifice" – willingly sacrificing one's life to inspire future generations in the fight for freedom. Among the stories that stand out, Joseph Plunkett's marriage to Grace Gifford mere hours before his execution is particularly poignant. Their wedding was solemnly witnessed by guards, and they could neither speak to each other nor touch during the ceremony. Afterward, Plunkett was taken outside and shot while Gifford was forced to leave the prison, where she heard the fatal shots that ended her husband's life.