Page numbered 52 in Joseph Plunkett's field notebook, GPO, Easter Monday

On the spot account of events in the G.P.O., from Joseph Plunkett's field notebook.

Easter Monday 1916
GPO occupied in the
Name of the Republic.
Shortly after noon (about
12.15 pm). Republic
proclaimed.
About one hour later
a detachment of enemy
Lancers attempted to
rush O'Connell street.
They were opposed
at the Parnell Statue.