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A conflict fought between 1919 and 1921, in which Irish nationalists sought to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic.
An armed insurrection in Dublin in 1916, led by Irish republicans, which served as a catalyst for the Irish War of Independence.
A paramilitary force recruited by the British government during the Irish War of Independence, known for their brutal tactics and reprisal attacks.
A political party founded in 1905, advocating for Irish independence and playing a significant role in the Irish War of Independence.
An Irish revolutionary and politician who played a key leadership role in the Irish War of Independence, serving as Director of Intelligence for the IRA.
A treaty signed in 1921, which ended the Irish War of Independence and established the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire.
The division of Ireland into Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) and the Irish Free State (later the Republic of Ireland) as a result of the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
A violent incident in 1920, where British forces opened fire on a crowd during a Gaelic football match in Dublin, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
An armed paramilitary organization formed in 1919, dedicated to achieving Irish independence from British rule through guerrilla warfare and political activism.
A ceasefire agreement between the British government and the Irish Republican Army, marking the end of major hostilities in the Irish War of Independence.
An Irish politician and revolutionary leader, who served as President of Dáil Éireann and later as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of the Irish Free State.
A state established in 1922, comprising most of Ireland, except for Northern Ireland, and governed as a dominion within the British Empire.
A form of irregular warfare, characterized by small, mobile units using surprise attacks and ambushes, employed by the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence.
The revolutionary parliament of the Irish Republic, established in 1919 and serving as the legitimate government during the Irish War of Independence.
A military organization formed in 1913, initially to support Irish Home Rule, but later playing a significant role in the Irish War of Independence.
A secret agreement between Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, leaders of Sinn Féin, which outlined their strategy for achieving independence through negotiation.
A conflict fought from 1922 to 1923, between pro-treaty forces (supporting the Anglo-Irish Treaty) and anti-treaty forces (opposing the treaty and seeking a fully independent Irish Republic).
A secret revolutionary society founded in 1858, dedicated to the establishment of an independent Irish Republic, and playing a role in the Irish War of Independence.
A term used to describe armed conflicts fought by nationalist movements seeking independence from colonial or foreign powers, such as the Irish War of Independence.
Mobile guerrilla units employed by the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence, conducting ambushes and hit-and-run attacks against British forces.
A political ideology advocating for the self-determination and independence of Ireland, which played a significant role in the Irish War of Independence.
A major attack carried out by the Irish Republican Army in 1921, targeting the Custom House in Dublin as a symbol of British authority and administration in Ireland.