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Post-Revolution Era
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Free Ireland joins league of nations
In 1923, the newly liberated Irish state joined the League of nations. -
Eamon De Valera takes head government position
De Valera becomes head of the Irish government and passes legislation to address economic failures and to elminate any British influence in Ireland. -
Irish Free State abolished
Voters pass a new constitution that abolished the Irish Free State and made Ireland a sovereign, democtratic nation. -
Costello takes over as prime minister
Valera loses his government position when voters becoe unhappy with ongoing economics crises, and John Costello is voted in as Prime Minister -
Ireland leaves British Commonwealth
Ireland becomes the Republic of Ireland and abandons the British Commonwealth on the anniversary of Easter Rising. -
Ireland Joins United Nations
The Republic of Ireland joins the United Nations but does not join NATO because Northern Ireland is within the United Kingdom. -
De Valera Becomes prime minister again
De Valera famously stated that Ireland cannot be unified through force. -
The Troubles begin in Northern Island
Sets of battles known as "the troubles" begin in Northern Ireland that consist of civil wars and terrorist attacks.