Five minute clip from the RTÉ archives (1998) introduced by Brian Farrell. Covers the causes of the war, the drift to conflict while the main events of the war are briefly mentioned. Questions are also posed about whether British PM Lloyd George, Republican leader Eamon DeValera and Free State leader Michael Collins could have done more to prevent the conflict.
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Excellent video to introduce the topic. Play to class - just five mins duration.
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)
Suggestions for use: Excellent video to introduce the topic. Play to class - just five mins duration.
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