Treaty
The Handover of Dublin Castle: A Centenary Conference
On 16 January 1922 the Provisional Government took possession of Dublin Castle. This conference explores the significance of this moment. The conference, which is part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme, will explore the immediate reactions, the expected consequences, and the implications of this dramatic shift in the centre of power. Speakers will consider the…
Read MoreTreaty Autograph book
The Jackie Clarke Collection recently shot a short film with Anula Productions and local actors to tell the story of the Treaty Autograph book – an item collected by Jackie Clarke. The autograph book contains over 130 signatures of those involved in the Treaty debates, from the delegates in London on December 6th through to those…
Read MorePodcast: Brexit Republic – Bonus 1921 Treaty Episode
Ireland had its own very different withdrawal agreement with the UK in 1921 in the form of the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Over the last five years, occasional comparisons have been made between that process and Brexit. Do they stand up? On the centenary of the Treaty, Deputy Foreign Editor Colm Ó Mongáin & Dr John Gibney…
Read MoreThe Oath of Allegiance
Divisions emerge within the Irish government as Collins and Griffith return to Dublin to regroup following an ultimatum from the British. The split that emerges at this key Cabinet meeting will eventually lead to civil war in Ireland. Listen to EPISODE 49: The Oath of Allegiance *here*
Read MoreMidnight in London – the Anglo Irish Treaty Crisis
‘Midnight in London – the Anglo Irish Treaty Crisis’ A lecture by Professor Colum Kenny via Zoom. December 2nd at 7.30pm hosted by the Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina Co. Mayo. Please email clarkecollection@mayococo.ie for the Zoom link.
Read MoreTheatre and Treaty: Arthur Griffith’s Reputation as Impugned by W.B. Yeats and Frank Pakenham
Tuesday 9 November, 7pm Speaker: Professor Colum Kenny, Professor Emeritus Dublin City University Join Professor Colum Kenny as he looks at the remarkable relationship between Arthur Griffith and W.B. Yeats, in the context of Griffith’s reputation. Platform: Zoom Book Here Founder of Sinn Féin, Chairman of the Treaty delegation and President of Dáil Éireann, Arthur Griffith was…
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Border 100
Read MoreMinister Martin to open Treaty 1921 – Records from the Archives exhibition in London
Minister Martin to open Treaty 1921 – Records from the Archives exhibition in London The exhibition opening will mark 100 years from the start of negotiations on the Anglo-Irish Treaty at 10, Downing Street on 11 October 1921 Irish and British Treaties to be reunited 100 years after signing The Anglo-Irish Treaty is one of…
Read MoreClare County Library History Week
Negotiations: New Perspectives and Appraisals of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921-2021
Negotiating the Negotiations: New Perspectives and Appraisals of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, 1921-2021 University College Cork School of History. Registration *here* October 2021 marks the centenary of the Anglo-Irish Conference held in London which lasted from 11 October to 6 December 1921. The negotiations produced the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which created the Irish Free State following its approval…
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