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How a daring decision made the First Dáil happen

In 1914 Ireland was on the path to Home Rule. But just four years later, a previously minor political party called Sinn Féin won a landslide victory and established the First Dáil. How did it happen?
History • 06 Apr 20

How banning the Dáil backfired on the British

History • 03 Apr 20

Banned! Why nationalist groups were driven underground in 1919

By the end of 1919 Dáil Eireann, Sinn Féin, the Gaelic League and Cumann na mBan had all been banned by the British. Why?
The Ban • 24 Mar 20

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First Dáil • 02 Apr 20

How Sinn Féin's daring decision made the First Dáil happen

In 1914 Ireland was on the path to Home Rule. But just four years later, a previously minor political party called Sinn Féin won a landslide victory and established the First Dáil. How did it happen?
First Dáil • 17 Feb 20

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