Today in Irish History – January 16 1922, The handover of Dublin Castle – or was it?
By John Dorney In January 1922, with the Anglo-Irish Treaty ratified in British and Irish parliaments[1] events in Ireland began to move …
The Treaty Debates: December 14 1921- January 7 1922
By John Dorney On January 7, 1922 the Second Dáil, the parliament of the Irish Republic, voted to approve the Anglo-Irish Treaty, …
The Irish Story Top Ten of 2021
Thanks to all of our writers contributors guest and readers of the past year. Below is a list of our top ten …
Treaties that Shaped the Course of Irish History
By John Dorney Today, December 6 2021, is 100 years since the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. The Treaty or …
Book Review: The Enigma of Arthur Griffith: ‘Father of us all’
By Colum Kenny Published by Merrion Press (2020) Reviewed: Eoin O’Driscoll We are approaching the end of Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries (2012-2023). …
Some Thoughts on the Truce – 100 Years On
By John Dorney Today, July 11, 2021, marks 100 years since the final day of the Irish War of Independence. A Truce, …
‘An unnecessary number of graves?’ – The road to the Truce of July 1921
The triumphs and failures of diplomacy that led to the end of the Irish War of Independence. By John Dorney Reflecting on …