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The Irish Free State (6 December 1922 – 29 December 1937), also known by its Irish name Saorstát Éireann (English: / ˌ s ɛər s t ɑː t ˈ ɛər ə n / SAIR-staht AIR-ən, Irish: [ˈsˠiːɾˠsˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ]), was a state established in December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921.
Feb 9, 2010 · Learn about the history of the Irish Free State, a self-governing nation within the British Commonwealth that was established in 1921 after a five-year struggle for independence. Find out how it became the Republic of Ireland and faced conflicts over Northern Ireland.
- Missy Sullivan
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Nov 24, 2017 · The Irish Free State was the name of the Irish Republic after independence from Britain in 1922. It was formed by the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which caused a civil war and a split among the independence movement. Learn more about its history, significance and consequences.
- Andrew Mwaniki
Jan 1, 2022 · Learn about the main players in the events of 1922, when Ireland became an independent state after a bloody civil war. Find out how Michael Collins, Éamon De Valera, Rory O'Connor and Richard Mulcahy shaped the new nation's history.
Dec 5, 2022 · Learn about the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, amid the bitter conflict between pro- and anti-Treaty forces. Explore the key events, documents and personalities that shaped the new dominion state and its constitution.
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Dec 6, 2022 · Although it was part of the part of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland had the option in December 1922 of becoming part of the Irish Free State. The unionist-dominated Northern Ireland ...
The Irish Free State, also known by its Irish name Saorstát Éireann, was a state established in December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921. The treaty ended the three-year Irish War of Independence between the forces of the Irish Republic – the Irish Republican Army (IRA) – and British Crown forces.
