Atlas of the Irish Revolution

The Atlas of the Irish Revolution draws together existing and ongoing new research into the revolutionary period in a broad ranging and inclusive manner.

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Terror in Cork: the burning of a city

It was an act of revenge that destroyed a city and terrorised its inhabitants. Gerry White tells the story of the Burning of Cork

Burning of Cork • 10 Dec 20

Jan Smuts circa 1918, just a few years before his involvement in the truce talks.

'I have brought both mules to the water': Jan Smuts and the Truce

South African politician Jan Smuts was an unlikely part of the Truce negotiations. Ciarán Reilly explains his role - and why de Valera never forgave him.

History • 07 Jul 21

Who were the Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries?

The words Black and Tan have become synonymous with brutality in Ireland. But who were they?

Martial Law • 28 Jan 21

Colourised image of a civilian being searched in Drumcondra, Dublin, circa 1921. Image: RTE Photographic Archive.

Martial Law: powers with 'practically no limitation'

In 1921 in Ireland, press censorship was widespread, driving cars was forbidden and just walking with your hands in your pockets could make you a British military target. Helene O'Keeffe on the introduction of martial law to Ireland

History • 09 Dec 20

A photo claimed to be of the "Cairo gang" of British agents

The deadly toll of the Bloody Sunday assassinations

'If shell shock existed in the IRA ... the place to look for it was among these men.' The targeted killing of British forces on Bloody Sunday was "a gruesome rite of passage" for the men who took part.

Bloody Sunday • 11 Nov 20

See the effect of the 1920 Munitions Strike

It was largest manifestation of passive resistance during the War of Independence. What effect did the Munitions Strike and the British response have on the railways of Ireland - and the people who relied on them?

Munitions Strike • 19 May 20