Post Irish Revolution History

By ZapJC
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    Post-Revolution Era

  • 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.