After the ratification of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Britain withdrew its soldiers from Ireland except for a contingent in Dublin. This contingent was under the command of General Cecil Frederick Nevil Macready. Not only did the withdrawal create a barracks race between the Free State and Anti-Treaty forces, but it also created a police crisis in … Continue reading The Civic Guard Mutiny of 1922
Episode 63 – The Battle of Dublin Part 1
The Provisional Government, focused on writing a constitution, building a police force and national army, and creating a functioning government, was content to let Rory O'Connor and his 100+ rebels to hold the Four Courts. However, British pressure and the kidnapping of J. J. "Ginger" O'Connell force the Provisional Government's hand. The Battle for Dublin … Continue reading Episode 63 – The Battle of Dublin Part 1
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 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
Bird’s Eye View: What a Civil War Is and Isn’t
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AKe5PdeihMNBnainwzuvd?si=19dec818fe364467 The idea for this particular episode was inspired by what’s going on over here in the United States. As I’m sure everyone knows, we had a coup attempt in January and there was a lot of talk of a new civil war and a lot of the traitorous morons who took part in the … Continue reading Bird’s Eye View: What a Civil War Is and Isn’t
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 24-Bird’s Eye View: What a Civil War Is and Isn’t
Tomorrow is our one year anniversary! To celebrate we posted our first ever Bird's Eye View episode. This format allows us to take a step back and discuss the definitions, theories, and common features of an aspect of asymmetrical warfare. Today we'll discuss what a civil war is and isn't. Be warned, this episode contains … Continue reading Episode 24-Bird’s Eye View: What a Civil War Is and Isn’t
History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Margaret Skinnider
Today during History in 5sh Minutes we'll be discussing 5 Facts about Margaret Skinnider Transcript coming If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Ko-Fi If you want to receive updates on our projects, join our newsletter Theme Sound: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 – III. Allegro Image designed by @GraphicsHub3 References … Continue reading History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Margaret Skinnider
History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Arthur Griffith
History in 5ish minute: 5 Facts About Arthur Griffith Welcome to History in 5ish minutes, a new episode format in which we discuss a historical event or person in roughly 5 minutes. Today we'll be discussing the 5 facts about Arthur griffith If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Ko-Fi If you want … Continue reading History in 5ish minutes 5 facts about Arthur Griffith
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
Episode 11-Interview with Dr. Mary McAuliffe
We are very excited to interview Dr. Mary McAuliffe about her new biography on Margaret Skinnider and the experience of Irish women during the Irish War for Independence and the Irish Civil War. Buy Dr. McAuliffe's biography on Margaret Skinnider here: http://www.ucdpress.ie/display.asp?isbn=9781910820537& Follow Dr. McAuliffe of Twitter: https://twitter.com/marymcauliffe4 If you enjoyed this episode, please … Continue reading Episode 11-Interview with Dr. Mary McAuliffe
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
Review for the Irish Civil War: Law, Execution, and Atrocity
Irish Civil War: Law, Execution, and Atrocity by Sean Enright, Merrion Press, 2019 4/5 A slightly dry, but fascinating read about the executions that took place during the Irish Civil War. Like his prior book on the Easter Rising Trial, Sean spends the first half of the book providing historical and legal context for the … Continue reading Review for the Irish Civil War: Law, Execution, and Atrocity
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
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
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