Peter Daly (Irish republican)

Peter Daly (fl. early 20th century) was an Irish republican active during the Irish revolutionary period. He is primarily known for his involvement in the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and his participation in the planning and execution of the Easter Rising of 1916. Details of his early life and activities prior to the Rising are scarce, but historical accounts place him as a committed member of the IRB in Dublin.

During the Easter Rising, Daly served under the command of Irish Volunteer leaders. He fought at the General Post Office (GPO), the headquarters of the rebellion, and participated in the defense of the building against British forces. He was among the rebels who surrendered after the order to cease fire was issued by Patrick Pearse.

Following the surrender, Daly was arrested and imprisoned by the British authorities. Like many other participants in the Rising, he was held in various detention centers. The specifics of his imprisonment and release are not widely documented, but it is known that he, along with many other surviving rebels, were eventually released as part of general amnesties following public pressure and shifts in political climate.

After his release, Daly continued to be involved in republican activities, though details of his later life are not as well documented as his participation in the Easter Rising. He is remembered as one of the many ordinary men and women who took part in the 1916 rebellion and contributed to the struggle for Irish independence. Specific details regarding his post-Rising activities, his eventual death, and any family he may have had remain limited in currently available historical records.