Irish Independence

There she stands, gracefully and defiantly guarding the tricolor flag of Eire whilst holding the harp of a bard in one hand and the spear of a warrior in the other....representing the two sides of the Irish people. Fittingly, she stands on top of the General Post Office in Dublin, the place where the Irish Republican Army made their desperate attempt at gaining their freedom by overthrowing the British in Ireland, on Easter of 1916.

From the legend of the Claddagh ring to 'drowning the Shamrock' on St. Patrick's Day Irish Culture and Customs is a collection of articles and stories that covers a wide variety of topics drawn from Ireland's rich history and heritage. - World Cultures European

Posts about Irish independence written by vagabond

History is an endless source of adventure — just picture the bold battles, revolutionary events, and celebrated figures of our past. Sure, they might seem distant at first, but they also offer great insight into what shaped our world today.

United Irishmen rebels--1798

Memories of my grandparents during this time in Dublin and Balbriggan. First hand account of the atrocities committed by the Black and Tans in raids in Ireland in 1920 and 1921. When was the Irish War of Independence in Ireland? They were the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve.

Troops of the British Occupation Forces watch over Dublin City during the War of Independence, Ireland, 1920

Bid Live on Lot 248 in the History & Literature Auction from Whyte's.

The Irish Civil War was a conflict that followed the Irish War of Independence and accompanied the establishment of the Irish Free State, an...

One hundred years ago this month the Black and Tans began recruiting.