Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is an island nation in Europe.

Culture

The Irish people began to further embrace the culture of their ancestors that had previously been repressed, including fighting to revive the Irish language.

History

Ireland had been fighting for home rule among the empire of Great Britain for centuries. In 1914, Ireland was granted home rule and became a dominion of the British Empire.

During the The Great War, Ireland supported the efforts of Britain and the allies, despite having sympathies for and from the German Empire. Following the British defeat in the war, Ireland was made to pay increased taxes to pay for the reparations, despite having their own parliament. Irish politicians gave the British government an ultimatum, to recognize the legitimacy of the Irish Parliament, or Ireland would seek an alliance with Germany, taking Prince Joachim as their king. King George V relented, and Ireland was made a co-equal member of the Anglo-Irish Empire.

In 1925, with the repression beginning in Canada against the people of Quebec, many Irish ministers saw parralels between their struggle for recognition and the Quebecois'. In 1926, a resolution passed the Irish Parliament condemning the actions of the Canadian government. Meanwhile, in Britain, this resolution was seen as too sympathetic to the French culture of the Soviet Union. During their audience with King George V, the Prime Ministers of Britain and Ireland got into a shouting match. After which, George V sided with Britain and did not give Royal Assent to the resolution.

Founding Date

1936

Type

Geopolitical, Republic

Alternative Names

Ireland, Eire

Predecessor Organizations

• Anglo-Irish Empire
• Great Britain

Demonym

Irish