Eamonn Ceannt was one of the founding members of the Irish Volunteers.
Ceannt was held in Kilmainham Gaol until his execution by firing squad on 8 May 1916, aged 34..
His unit saw intense fighting during the Rising but surrendered when ordered to do so by his superior officer Patrick Pearse.
Eamonn Ceannt was one of the founding members of the Irish Volunteers