Michael Collins takes a novel approach to avoiding civil war: election rigging and writing a constitution that will undermine the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Episode 61 – the Irish Civil War: The Civic Guard Mutiny
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jeDJJcRTvPRJBkmiwhTrs?si=8f75ef4efa064094 When the Anglo-Irish Treaty was ratified, England withdrew all of its forces from Ireland (except for a contingent in Dublin). This included members of the Royal Irish Constabulary. Now the Provisional Government needs to create a new police force from scratch in the midst of a civil war. The government makes necessary compromises, leading … Continue reading Episode 61 – the Irish Civil War: The Civic Guard Mutiny
Episode 60 – the RIC, Auxiliaries, and Black and Tans During the Irish War of Independence
One of England's main tools of colonization in Ireland was the police. Learn how England first police force was created in Ireland, how it laid the foundation for England's current police force, and why England switched to relying on paramilitary units instead of the local police during the Irish War of Independence.
Cumann na mBan and the Irish Civil War
Despite the many challenges facing them, women were not passive observers of the Irish War of Independence or the Irish Civil War. Many women joined Cumann na mBan, a nationalist organization that worked closely with Sinn Fein and the IRA to achieve an independent Ireland. Cumann na mBan would be the first organization to reject … Continue reading Cumann na mBan and the Irish Civil War
Episode 59 – Cumann na mBan During the Irish Civil War
Listen to the last episode of 2023! Learn the vital role Cumann na mBan played in resisting the treaty and assisting the anti-treaty forces. Join my Patreon Follow me on Tiktok and Instagram RSVP to Never Again Chicago's Legends, Latkes, and Liberation Fundraising Event Donate to Refugee Community Connection Free, free Palestine Transcript episode-59-cumann-na-mban-and-the-irish-civil-warDownload References … Continue reading Episode 59 – Cumann na mBan During the Irish Civil War
Women During the Irish Civil War
The study of women in Ireland, whether it be from a social or historical perceptive, is experiencing a renaissance. There are so many amazing historians such as Linda Connolly, Mary McAuliffe, Gemma Clark, Margaret Ward, etc. examining not just the role of famous women like Constance Markievicz or Mary MacSwiney or bad ass Kathleen Clarke … Continue reading Women During the Irish Civil War
Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War
In this episode, I discuss how the Irish Civil War affected the every day lives of women and their families. Please note this episode has the following content warnings: rape, sexual assault, and sexual violence. Join My Patreon Transcript: episode-58-e28093-women-during-the-irish-civil-warDownload Help Afghanistan Here are a few organizations you can donate to help the people of … Continue reading Episode 58 – Women During the Irish Civil War
The Protestants of Ireland During the Irish Civil War
When we think of violence against Irish Protestants, we most likely think of Northern Ireland, but there were hundreds of thousands of Protestants who lived and live in what is now Ireland. Similar to their Catholic brethren in Northern Ireland, the Protestants were abandoned by all authorities to their fates. Join My PaTreon Respond Crisis … Continue reading The Protestants of Ireland During the Irish Civil War
Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War
When we think of Irish Protestants, we must likely think of Northern Ireland and the Troubles, however, they were hundreds of thousands of Protestants who lived in the rest of Ireland during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. This episode discusses the troubles they ran into as they tried to adjust … Continue reading Episode 57 – Protestants During the Irish Civil War
Northern Ireland and the Irish Civil War
The treaty not only tore the future Irish Free State in two, but also poured gasoline on the raging sectarian and colonial violence in Northern Ireland. Because of British colonialism, the six counties that made up Northern Ireland were unionist and Protestant strongholds, where a minority held power because of wealth, land, and imperial might, … Continue reading Northern Ireland and the Irish Civil War
Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War
The Anglo-Irish Treaty may have formalized partition, but there were several factions in Ireland that didn't want to recognize Northern Ireland as its own state and would do anything they could to undermine its independence. Meanwhile, James Craig and the Unionists did all they could to ensure that Northern Ireland would be "safely" in the … Continue reading Episode 56 – Northern Ireland During the Irish Civil War
Liam Lynch During the Irish War of Independence
Liam Lynch: leader of the anti-treaty IRA, the Provisional Government’s best hope at preventing civil war, and a nationalist hero who shone brightest during the Irish War of Independence. Lynch represented both the best of the Irish nationalist’s tendencies and the worst. But who was he and how did he become a key player during … Continue reading Liam Lynch During the Irish War of Independence
Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence
Liam Lynch: leader of the anti-treaty IRA, the Provisional Government’s best hope at preventing civil war, and a nationalist hero who shone brightest during the Irish War of Independence. Lynch represented both the best of the Irish nationalist’s tendencies and the worst. But who was he and how did he become a key player during … Continue reading Episode 55 – Liam Lynch and the Irish War of Independence
Ireland 1917-1918: Resurrecting a Rebellion
While Easter Rising was a failure, the surviving rebels used their time in prison organize a militant and political movement that would sweep Ireland during the parliamentary election. Join My Patreon https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vYPSyCZoylGvoDvxXXovy?si=e164e323ac314e64 Frongoch - prison life and the university of rebellion Easter Rising ended with a rebellion crushed, its leaders executed, and its participants were … Continue reading Ireland 1917-1918: Resurrecting a Rebellion
Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention
Publicly, everything is fine. Privately, the anti-treaty IRA want to hold an army convention to declare an army executive and break away from all governmental control while the Provisional Government does everything it can to avoid civil war. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to … Continue reading Episode 54 – The 1922 Army Convention
The 1922 Army Convention
The core pillar of Richard Mulcahy’s military philosophy was that the IRA, and later the National Army, was loyal to the “republic” and was non-political. The Anglo-Irish treaty severely tested this philosophy, revealing that a majority of IRA members disagreed with it. After he heard that the Anglo-Irish Treaty had been signed, Liam Lynch proclaimed, … Continue reading The 1922 Army Convention
The Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FHDsMFlUPElXi4Kfdvpbg?si=8299614fedc04ce1 What should have been a cause for celebration – the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, ending 800 years of British dominance – was the final strike needed to shatter the Irish movement for liberation. Eamon DeValera, president of the Dail and leader of the Irish Republican movement, so incensed by the ratification of the … Continue reading The Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
The Provisional Government was created to handle the transition from a British colony to a British dominion. However, they faced steep challenges, including their angry comrades who considered the treaty to be the gravest of all betrayals. Help me achieve my Patreon goal! Since I've been doing this for three years, I want to celebrate … Continue reading Episode 53: the Provisional Government and the Anti-Treaty Side
Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
The Anglo-Irish Treaty is a very controversial document that sparked the Irish Civil War. But how was it created and what did it actually do? SupPort me on Patreon Join the Debt Collective Introduction One cannot understand the Irish Civil war without, first, understanding the Anglo-Irish Treaty. That’s why I want to provide this recap. … Continue reading Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Listen to my recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the final spark for the Irish Civil War. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreon to stay up to date. Link to Black Lives Matter Student Solidarity Fund Link to Debt Collective Home Page Transcript episode-52-e28093-recap-of-the-anglo-irish-treaty-1Download References The Republic: The … Continue reading Episode 52 – Recap of the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Recap of the Irish War of Independence
A recap of the Irish War of Independence in preparation for season three: the Irish Civil War. To learn more, listen to my podcast! Support me on PAtreon Libraries and Lemonade Introduction One cannot talk about or understand the Irish Civil War without understanding the Irish War of Independence. In fact, I’ve seen more and … Continue reading Recap of the Irish War of Independence
Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence
It's the first episode of season 3! Join me as I recap the Irish War of Independence and set the stage for the Irish Civil War. Transcript: episode-51-e28093-recap-of-the-irish-war-of-independence_transcriptDownload Since this is the first episode Season Three: the Irish Civil War be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram, and join my Patreonto stay … Continue reading Episode 51 – Recap of the Irish War of Independence
Episode 17-the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty
In today's episode we discuss the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty, including the many controversial decisions made by DeValera during the Truce, the struggle Prime Minister David Lloyd George, Michael Collins, and Arthur Griffith faced from internal and external stakeholders during the negotiations, and the tragic fracture that occurred within the Irish people after the Dail approved … Continue reading Episode 17-the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty
History in 5ish Minute: 5 Ways the IRA Disrupted the British Prison System
Welcome to History in 5ish minutes, a new episode format in which we discuss a historical event or person in roughly 5 mintues. Today we'll be discussing the 5 ways the 1920s IRA and the Provisional IRA disrupted the British Prison System. Transcript Theme Sound: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - III. Allegro … Continue reading History in 5ish Minute: 5 Ways the IRA Disrupted the British Prison System
The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), Auxiliaries, and the Black and Tans During the Irish War of Independence
During our podcast episodes on the Irish War for Independence, we focus on the IRA’s tactics and perspective. Today, we’ll be focusing on the British response and the different military and law enforcement groups, such as the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), Auxiliaries, and the Black and Tans, they employed against the IRA and the Dail. … Continue reading The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), Auxiliaries, and the Black and Tans During the Irish War of Independence
Episode 12-Hunger Strikes During the Irish War of Independence
In this episode, we discuss the role of hunger strikes during the Irish War of Independence, including the story of Thomas Ashe, the Mountjoy Prison and General Strike of 1918, and Terence MacSwiney. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Ko-Fi If you want to receive updates on our projects, join our … Continue reading Episode 12-Hunger Strikes During the Irish War of Independence
Episode 10-Richard Mulcahy and the Irish War of Independence
In this episode we discuss Richard Mulcahy's role as Chief of Staff of the IRA during the Irish War of Independence, including his efforts to instill discipline and organization, his difficult relationship with Brugha and DeValera, and his increased radicalization. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Ko-Fi Transcript Theme Sound: Symphony no. … Continue reading Episode 10-Richard Mulcahy and the Irish War of Independence
Episode 8: Irish War of Independence Part III 1921
Before we begin, we want to make it clear that this podcast and website knows Black Lives Matter and support the protesters demanding justice and arguing for the abolition of the police. There are links below on how we can help support the movement and challenge our own prejudices and educate ourselves. This is the … Continue reading Episode 8: Irish War of Independence Part III 1921
Episode 7-Irish War of Independence Part II-1920
Episode 7-Anglo-Irish War Part II 1920 Before we begin, we want to make it clear that this podcast and website knows Black Lives Matter and support the protesters demanding justice and arguing for the abolition of the police. There are links below on how we can help support the movement and challenge our own prejudices … Continue reading Episode 7-Irish War of Independence Part II-1920
Episode 5 IRA: Formation and Organization
In this episode we talk about the IRA as an organization, how it was formed, the many different command structures it tried, its tactics, it's relationship with civilian ministers, and the relationship between ground troops and General Headquarters Transcript coming Theme Sound: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - III. Allegro Image designed by … Continue reading Episode 5 IRA: Formation and Organization
Episode 4-The First Dail
Episode 4- The First Dail In this episode we talk about the creation of the first Dail and its relation with the IRA Transcript coming Theme Sound: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - III. Allegro Image designed by @GraphicsHub3 References: The Republic: the Fight for Irish Independence by Charles Townshend, 2014, Penguin Group … Continue reading Episode 4-The First Dail
Episode 3-Ireland 1917-1918: Resurrecting a Rebellion
In this episode we talk about Ireland between 1917 and 1918, focusing on how Sinn Fein and the Irish Volunteers were able to rebuild themselves after Easter Rising. Transcript Theme Sound: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - III. Allegro Image designed by @GraphicsHub3 References: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-35876886 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frongoch_internment_camp http://www.easter-rising-frongoch.wales/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/dec/27/welsh-village-frongoch-summons-ghosts-irelands-revolutionary-past https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/the-prison-where-michael-collins-thrived-and-william-halpin-went-mad-1.2908461?mode=sample&auth-failed=1&pw-origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishtimes.com%2Fculture%2Fheritage%2Fthe-prison-where-michael-collins-thrived-and-william-halpin-went-mad-1.2908461 https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/diarmaid-ferriter-the-1916-prisoners-released-on-christmas-eve-1.2915580 https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/1916/after-the-rising/frongoch-university-of-the-revolution-34466342.html https://www.theirishstory.com/2017/12/04/interview-tomas-macconmara-on-1917-in-ireland-and-the-death-of-thomas-ashe/#.Xov1vnJOnIU https://www.rte.ie/centuryireland/index.php/articles/carrying-a-cross-for-ireland-thomas-ashe-in-profile … Continue reading Episode 3-Ireland 1917-1918: Resurrecting a Rebellion
Women of Easter Rising Part II
I had a lot of fun researching Irish women who took part in Easter Rising for this episode, but I couldn’t cover them all in one sitting, so here is a thread of the other women who contributed to the Rising one or another. #WomensHistoryMonth Margaret Skinnider was a Scottish schoolteacher and suffragist who left … Continue reading Women of Easter Rising Part II
Irish Women Who went on Hunger Strike
Hunger strikes are a familiar weapon in the war against colonial policies and wrongful imprisonment. Although today it is associated primarily with Gandhi or with the IRA, like Bobby Sands, it is an old tactic practiced all over the world and by all genders, such as revolutionaries in Imperial Russia, suffragettes in Britain and the … Continue reading Irish Women Who went on Hunger Strike
Episode 1-Easter Rising
Our first episode will discuss Easter Rising, contextualizing it within Ireland's long fight for self-governance and discussing its long legacy.
Episode 2-Women of Easter Rising
This episode will talk about five women who contributed to Easter Rising: Constance Markievicz, Kathleen Clarke, Winifred Carney, Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington, and Molly Osgood.
Book Review: The Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement by Siobhan Fenton, 2018, Biteback Publishing Pros: Quick and Easy read Provides needed context on women’s and LGBTQ issues in Ireland A great overview of what’s happened in Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement Cons: Lacking in deep analysis on any issues This book is a breezy and easy read of … Continue reading Book Review: The Good Friday Agreement
Review for Fatal Path
Fatal Path: British Government and Irish Revolution 1919-1923 by Ronan Fanning, Faber and Faber, 2013 4/5 A light and easy read about the British perspective during the Anglo-Irish War. I greatly enjoyed this book. Since I normally read about the conflict from the side of the IRA/Irish Nationalist’s, this book was enjoyable and provided needed … Continue reading Review for Fatal Path
Book Review of Richard Mulcahy from the Politics of War to the Politics of Peace 1913-1924
Book Review of Richard Mulcahy from the Politics of War to the Politics of Peace 1913-1924 by Padraig O Caoimh, Irish Academic Press 2019 Rating: 4.5/5 Pros: A long overdue biography on a vital founder of the Irish Free State and Irish Army Rich analysis that is easy to read Provides needed context on the … Continue reading Book Review of Richard Mulcahy from the Politics of War to the Politics of Peace 1913-1924
The Battle of Ashbourne
Tuesday 25, April 1916 was a fine, spring day. There had been gentle showers earlier, but the land had dried since then, and the rest of week promised to be warm. After a disastrous start on Easter Sunday, things had gone as smoothly as could be expected for Irish Volunteer, Lieutenant Richard Mulcahy. After reporting … Continue reading The Battle of Ashbourne
Easter Rising
Easter Rising is one of the most momentous Irish rebellions in its long, tortuous and bloody history. It caught the British by surprise (despite the Castle knowing all there was to know about the planned exertion) and lasted for five days before being defeated by the British Army under General Maxwell. It was concentrated mostly … Continue reading Easter Rising
Book Review: The Year of Liberty: the History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798
The Year of Liberty: the History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798 by Thomas Pakenham. Published in 1993 by Random House, Inc. I have been fascinated by the 1798 rebellion ever since I first discovered the band the Wolfe Tones and realized they were named after an Irish rebel. Needless to say, I … Continue reading Book Review: The Year of Liberty: the History of the Great Irish Rebellion of 1798
Eamon de Valera Part II
I’m writing this a little later than I wanted, but I am finally discussing the second half of de Valera’s life. My post discussing his contribution to the Anglo-Irish war and Irish Civil War can be found here. When the civil war ended, de Valera was in the political wilderness. He realized that he could … Continue reading Eamon de Valera Part II
Book Review: Portrait of a Revolutionary
Portrait of a Revolutionary General Richard Mulcahy and the Founding of the Irish Free State by Maryann Valiulis Published in 1992 by University Press of Kentucky Richard Mulcahy is a criminally underappreciated Irishmen. Born in the 1890s and starting his career as a postal worker, he would eventually study to become an engineer, before taking … Continue reading Book Review: Portrait of a Revolutionary
Book Review: Easter 1916 the Irish Rebellion
Easter 1916 the Irish Rebellion by Charles Townshend. Published in 2015 by Penguin I’m going to start this review with a warning: Charles Townshend is one of my favorite historians. I have read few historians who can take complicated messes and break them down into short, easy to understand chapters within a chapter, while also … Continue reading Book Review: Easter 1916 the Irish Rebellion
Eamon de Valera Part I
There are few men who participated in the Anglo-Irish War and the Irish Civil War who have as complicated a legacy as Eamon de Valera. He was a mathematics professor, last man to surrender during Easter Rising, leader of the Dáil and the IRA, instigator of the anti-treaty movement, political outcast, and Taoiseach, and, finally, … Continue reading Eamon de Valera Part I
Book Review Eamon de Valera: A Will to Power
Eamon de Valera: A Will to Power by Ronan Fanning. Published in 2015 by Faber & Faber Because of his many controversial decisions made during the rebellion, civil war, and his long presidency, it is hard to find an objective biography on Eamon de Valera. However, Fanning’s biography is the fairest and kindest book I’ve … Continue reading Book Review Eamon de Valera: A Will to Power
The Importance of Land
I have recently finished R. F. Foster’s book Modern Ireland 1600-1972 and it got me thinking about land distribution during and after conflict. In Ireland, Cromwell targeted the land once owned by those who rebelled. This happened to be the elite of Irish society and he redistributed the larger tracts to his followers and Anglo-Irish … Continue reading The Importance of Land
Book Review Modern Ireland 1600-1972
Modern Ireland 1600-1972 by R. F. Foster. Published in 1990 by Penguin Books This book is a concise review of the growth of modern Ireland from 1600 to 1972 that could be divided into two separate books. The first half is an economic and social study of an agricultural society and the second half is … Continue reading Book Review Modern Ireland 1600-1972
You must be logged in to post a comment.