In June 1922, disagreement among republicans over the Anglo-Irish Treaty led to the eleven-month Irish Civil War. The Irish Free State awarded 62,868 medals for service during the War of Independence, …

Dec 10, 2025 · Irish War of Independence, (1919–21), conflict that pitted Irish nationalists (republicans), who were pursuing independence from the United Kingdom for Ireland, against British security forces …

The Irish War of Independence, or Anglo-Irish War, was the climax of a centuries-long struggle for control of Ireland that had seen many bloody wars and revolts against English (and then British) rule, …

It also led to the divisive Irish Civil War (1922-1923), where former comrades fought for different visions of a free and independent Ireland. Explore these conflicts through a selection of the collections of the …

A detailed look at the Irish War of Independence, its causes, key figures, battles, and its impact on Ireland’s path to independence.

In December of 1921, the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the Irish and British governments concluded the Irish war for independence. The war resulted in over 2,000 deaths and the creation of …

Aug 17, 2025 · The Irish War of Independence (1919–1921) was a defining chapter in Ireland’s history — a time when guerrilla fighters of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) faced the might of the British …

Explore the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921), a pivotal conflict that marked Ireland's struggle for freedom from British rule. Discover the causes, key battles, and the impact of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, …

May 7, 2025 · The Irish War of Independence was a pivotal conflict that shaped Ireland's future. Fought between 1919 and 1921, it pitted the Irish Republican Army (IRA) against British forces.

The war officially began in January 1919, signaling the start of a guerrilla conflict between Irish nationalist forces and British troops. The spark that ignited the War of Independence was the …