A best-man bond broken by Civil War: Kevin O’Higgins and the order for Rory O’Connor’s execution
Two men who were close as revolutionaries were forever torn apart by the split over the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Century: War of Independence
Micheál Martin on David McCullagh’s new book: An excellent read exploring ultimate fate of Anglo-Irish Treaty
David McCullagh opens up an issue which remains instructive in many ways. This deserves wide readership and debate
Soloheadbeg ambush: ‘The men who killed your great-grandfather took shelter in my grand-aunt’s house. I’m sorry for the pain your family suffered’
Descendants of individuals affected on both sides of a key 1919 incident in the War of Independence found a way to move beyond that painful legacy through poetry
Explosives find could be linked to the event that started the War of Independence
Former RTÉ journalist Fergal Keane has found gelignite that may have been stolen during the Soloheadbeg ambush
Former RIC members had varying experiences in the newly formed Irish Free State, historian tells conference
Some disbanded members of the 13,000-strong force were forced to leave Ireland because of threats from the IRA, says Dr Brian Hughes
Plaque commemorating James Connolly unveiled in Dublin
Irish revolutionary figure and Proclamation of Independence signatory was a key player in the Irish freedom movement
Belly of the Beast podcast: The spy who helped Michael Collins crack the British code
Podcast review: You might think you know Ned Broy from Neil Jordan’s film, but this podcast tells his true story
This day 100 years ago, one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in the State’s history was enacted
The Public Safety Bill resulted in the execution of 81 anti-Treaty prisoners during the Civil War
In the classroom – junior cycle
This supplement provides a range of readings which can support teachers in bringing history learning outcomes to life
Bloody Sunday, 1920: The massacre that sanctified the GAA
The GAA struggled for decades with the killings in Croke Park. Victims were forgotten
Guerrilla tactics: Arming the IRA
Greatly outnumbered by the crown forces when it came to firepower, the IRA was forced to capture, steal and smuggle weapons
War of Independence: the bloodiest six months
More than 1,000 lives were lost between January and July 1921
Cauvery Madhavan: How an Irish mutiny in India inspired my novel
The Mutiny of the Connaught Rangers in 1920 had a tragic outcome
The 100 disappearances by the IRA during the Irish revolution
From 1920 to 1923, the ‘old IRA’ was responsible for 100 disappearances, 64 in Cork alone
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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