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ownership of land was given to the farmers who worked it.
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third Home Rule Bill passed through parliament, but with the outbreak of 1st world war it was decided that the Bill was not be carried until the war ended.
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Irish rebels went into action, and the Irish Republic was proclaimed as an independent state from the general post office.
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Sinn Féin wins an overwhelming victory at the General Election.
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The Sinn Féin established an Irish parliament
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The Irish Free State has finally been created, with the notable exclusion of Nothern Ireland.
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1921-1923: A civil war followed between Pro- and anti-treaty Ireland.
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The Irish Free State gets it name; Ireland (or Eire), and Ireland get a new constitution
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Ireland leaves the English Commonwealth.
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The Catholics starts a civil rights movement.
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The Troubles starts. In August ”The Troubles” culminated in the Battle of Bogside.
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IRA kills their first British soldier in the streets of Belfast, and began bombing of public buildings.
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Bloody Sunday. The British army shot and killed thirteen un-armed demonstrators in Derry.