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The Cairo Gang were undercover British spies who provided information to the British on activities of the Irish Republican Army. Many of these men were assassinated on21 November 1920.

Artist depiction of The Easter Rising. The Rising was led by Irish republicans with the intent of ending British rule in Ireland. Their goal was to create an Irish Republic while Britain was involved in World War I. It was the most significant…

Even though there seems to be some ill ideas about De Valera, he does deserve the benefit of the doubt. He stated multiple times that his purpose for neutrality was to keep Ireland safe. De Valera stated, “We are fully aware that this policy does not…

This letter holds a very detailed first hand account of Cromwell's attack on the town of Drogheda. In the letter, Cromwell depicts his offer of surrender to Sir Arthur Ashton, and the specifics of the bloodshed that occurred due to the Governor's…

This document shows the oath or the Constitution of the United Irishmen before the Rebellion of 1798. This document shows how these men gather together and were willing to risk their lives for freedom from Great Britain. As well this document shows…

This picture dictates the battle at Killala, which was fought between the British and the Irish with some support from French troops. This also represents the efforts of the Society of United Irishmen in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The leaders of…

This is a statue of Theobald Wolfe Tone, who lived from 1763-1798. It is located at The Square, Bantry, West Cork, Ireland. It is a dedication to the man; many consider the founder of Irish Republican nationalism. Wolf Tone was on the French Armada…

This painting shows the inability of the French Armada, to land on the Irish coast with over 14,000 seasoned troops who were going to be the spearhead of the Irish -French invasion of Ireland in December 1796. This inability made possible the…

This illustration shows the battle of Wicklow, in 1798. It was known as one of the bloodiest areas of the Irish rebellion of 1798. It suffered greatly in terms of lives lost and property destroyed. Wicklow was many times the key to success or failure…