20th Century Period

Bloody Sunday of 1920
20th Century Period

Bloody Sunday of 1920

Bloody Sunday occurred in Dublin on 21 November 1920 and would mark a turning point for the War of Independence leaving 31 people dead in a single day.

Black & Tans
20th Century Period

The forming of the Black & Tans

The Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve was formed in 1920 and was the official name for the Black & Tans.

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20th Century Period

The Battle of the Somme

On 1 July 1916, the Battle of the Somme began with the expectation of bringing the First World War to an end.

RMS Leinster
20th Century Period

Sinking of RMS Leinster In The Irish Sea

On 10 October 1918, the RMS Leinster set sail from Carlisle Pier, Kingstown (now called Dún Laoghaire) in County Dublin bound for Holyhead in Wales.

Irish War of Independence History
20th Century Period

The Irish War of Independence

The Irish War of Independence occurred between 1919 – 1921. In December of 1921, the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the Irish and British governments concluded the Irish war for independence.

Roger Casement
20th Century Period

Roger Casement: His role in Irish nationalism

Roger Casement is a name that holds significant weight in Irish history. Born in 1864 in Dublin, Casement’s journey from a British civil servant to one of the most prominent figures in the Irish nationalist […]

Sean MacDiarmada
20th Century Period

Seán MacDiarmada (1883 - 1916)

Seán MacDiarmada (also known as Seán MacDermott / John MacDermott) was a leading Irish republican who was involved with promoting the Irish language, the Gaelic revival, and Irish nationalism.