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Politics of partition: how different parties saw the new border

The 1920 Government of Ireland act created a border that divided Ireland - but how did politicians approach the issue? David McCullagh explains.

History • 22 Dec 20

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Two minute guide: David McCullagh on how the border was drawn

In this short video, David McCullagh explains how the border was drawn

History • 21 Dec 20

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Interactive map: how the border could have been

The line of what became the Irish border could have been very different. Explore the possibilities with our interactive map

History • 18 Dec 20

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