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Irish neutrality during World War II. The policy of neutrality was adopted by Ireland's Oireachtas at the instigation of the Taoiseach Éamon de Valera upon the outbreak of World War II in Europe. It was maintained throughout the conflict, in spite of several German air raids by aircraft that missed their intended British targets, and attacks ...
The Emergency (Irish: Ré na Práinne / An Éigeandáil) was a state of emergency in the independent state of Ireland in the Second World War, [1] throughout which the state remained neutral. It was proclaimed by Dáil Éireann on 2 September 1939, [2] allowing the passage of the Emergency Powers Act 1939 by the Oireachtas the following day. [3]
During World War II, Dublin was first bombed early on the morning of 2 January 1941, when the German bombs were dropped on the Terenure area. [1] This was followed early on the following morning of 3 January 1941, by further German bombing of houses on Donore Terrace in the South Circular Road area. [2][3] A number of people were injured, but ...
Phoenix Park Murders. The Irish National Invincibles, usually known as the Invincibles, were a militant organisation based in Ireland active from 1881 to 1883. Founded as splinter group of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, [1] the group had a more radical agenda, and was formed with an intent to target those who implemented English policies in ...
The IELA was formed in 1943 after a group of artists in Ireland sought to oppose the traditional hegemony created by the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) and the National College of Art in Ireland. Artists in this group included Norah McGuinness, Mainie Jellett, Evie Hone, Fr. Jack Hanlon, Hilary Heron and Louis le Brocquy, among others. [9]
A scene showing a feast hosted by an Irish chieftain, probably the most famous scene from The Image of Ireland. The Image of Irelande, with a Discoverie of Woodkarne is a 1581 book by John Derricke . The book is dedicated to Philip Sidney. It praises the deputyship of Philip's father Henry Sidney and English victories over the Irish. [ 1]
Partition of Ireland. The Partition of Ireland (Irish: críochdheighilt na hÉireann) was the process by which the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (UK) divided Ireland into two self-governing polities: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. It was enacted on 3 May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act 1920.
W. Spies during the Irish War of Independence (2 C, 5 P) World War I spies from Ireland (2 P) World War II spies from Ireland (4 P)