Battle of Mount Street Bridge

Battle of Mount Street Bridge
Part of the Easter Rising
Soldiers inspecting a car on the bridge in May 1916
Date 26 April 1916 Location Mount Street Bridge, Dublin Result British garrison destroyed
Belligerents
Irish rebel forces: Irish Volunteers	British forces: British Army
Strength
17	1,750[1]
Casualties and losses
4 killed	216, including 28 killed

The Battle of Mount Street Bridge was fought on 26 April 1916 between the British Army and Irish rebels during the Easter Rising. It took place in Dublin at the southern end of Mount Street Lower where it meets the Grand Canal.