Type of site Virtual historical tour Created by 1916 Centenary Programme and the Google Cultural Institute Slogan(s) Step back in time to the streets, events, and people who shaped history Website www.dublinrising.withgoogle.com Launched 12 January 2016; 13 months ago (2016-01-12) | ||
Dublin Rising 1916-2016 is a website celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising which took place in Dublin, Ireland in Easter of 1916. The website tours the streets of Dublin, while allowing the user to interact with statements and photographs. It is narrated by the Dublin actor Colin Farrell while guiding the user to various important buildings and events in the rising of the Irish republic.
Official launch and aim
Launched on January 12, 2016 by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys, the website has received great media attention with the aim to teach the future generations how Ireland fought for their independence.
References
Dublin Rising 1916-2016 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA