Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett, leading figures in the 1916 Easter Rising, shared a tragic love story, culminating in their marriage on May 4, 1916, in Kilmainham Gaol just hours before Plunkett’s execution. They became engaged in December 1915, and their story remains a poignant symbol of Irish sacrifice and romantic love: Following Plunkett’s arrest, the couple were married by candlelight in the Kilmainham Gaol chapel on May 4, 1916. : The marriage took place hours before Joseph Plunkett wa

5.5K views · 101 reactions | Grace Gifford Plunkett: The woman who marrried Joseph Plunkett on the eve of his execution in 1916. #Ireland #Irishhistory | Irish Echoes | Facebook

GRACE: THE SONG & THE STORY Grace Gifford was an artist & cartoonist (Thus the format of this video). She was engaged to Joseph Plunkett and married him just hours before he was executed for his role in the Easter 1916 Rising. Donna Taggart sings the song written by in 1985 by Frank & Sean O Meara. | Donegal Online

A Star in the makng. Caoimhe Mooney aged 11 sings the beautiful Irish song Grace. It tells the story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett and their brief marriage during the 1916 Rising in Ireland. Via Evolution StageSchool | Lovin.ie

3.5M views · 29K reactions | "This is one of the most beautiful...and heartbreaking songs I've ever heard." Sound on for the love song of Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford entitled 'Grace' live on 19 June from The Colosseum at Caesars Palace when fans got to hear it before "Blood Red Roses" was announced! Rod returns to Caesars next month.  | Rod Stewart | Facebook

The heart wrenching-ballad Grace tells the true story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett, who were married in Kilmainham Gaol hours before he was executed by firing squad for his role in the Easter Rising of 1916. with Donna Taggart 🎥 Bits and Bobs Youtube | The Irish Post