It remains a matter of controversy among Irish historians as to when the country gained independence, but 1921 was the first time that international recognition was granted, with membership in various political and sporting organisations following, and full control of defence and foreign affairs.
Honestly, Ireland, after 100 years, you’ve become an impressive country.
>There would be no all-island unity, as Northern Ireland could decide to – and did – remain outside the new state.
Well that went swimmingly didn’t it
Bloody Scots planters James Craig and Edward Carson
While De Valera was right he wasn’t in the room so easy to criticise from the sidelines
EDIT: De Valera was not right to enter into a civil war on the matter he was right that the agreement was made under duress
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It remains a matter of controversy among Irish historians as to when the country gained independence, but 1921 was the first time that international recognition was granted, with membership in various political and sporting organisations following, and full control of defence and foreign affairs.
Honestly, Ireland, after 100 years, you’ve become an impressive country.
>There would be no all-island unity, as Northern Ireland could decide to – and did – remain outside the new state.
Well that went swimmingly didn’t it
Bloody Scots planters James Craig and Edward Carson
While De Valera was right he wasn’t in the room so easy to criticise from the sidelines
EDIT: De Valera was not right to enter into a civil war on the matter he was right that the agreement was made under duress