In 1914 most Irish people wanted Home Rule but a lot of people still wanted complete independance. that's why people supported both de Valera and Collins
In the cities especially Dublin people were happy with the status quo. More wanted independence in the south and west then the east simply because they were poorer. After 1916 and the war of independence more and more wanted to break away from Britain but when the British did leave they were sent out of Dublin to crowds of wellwishers.
A huge influence. This marked the beginning of the 800 year struggle for Irish independence from England. This was Britain's first foothold. After 700 years independence was won for what is now the Republic of Ireland. The Irish of Ulster continue their struggle to this day.
The Irish don't hate Britain. There is a long history between Ireland and Britain, with Britain having invaded Ireland. This long history goes back to 1169, so it is not possible to discuss it in detail here. There is some animosity between Irish and British people but there are also very strong links between the two countries. Many Irish people live in Britain and many people in Britain are of Irish ancestry. The Irish are the largest immigrant group in Britain.
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Independence from Britain.
Irish independence.
Independence
They helped create Canada. Some of our Fathers of Confederation were Irish, most famously DArcy Mcgee, our first politician to be assassinated by the Americans, or as they prefer by an American, actually they prefer if we say by an Irish man who just happened to be American but that is another answer. The Irish were also one of the groups that built the railways in Canada, including the railway to the West Coast. They have been traditionally been very supportive of independence from Britain and of minority rights in Canada.
A huge influence. This marked the beginning of the 800 year struggle for Irish independence from England. This was Britain's first foothold. After 700 years independence was won for what is now the Republic of Ireland. The Irish of Ulster continue their struggle to this day.
Irish and Greek nationalists both wanted independence.
Independent Irish Party was created in 1852.
Ireland declared independence from Britain in 1916. After a war of independence, the Irish Free State came into being, separate from Northern Ireland, in 1922. In 1949 it became a Republic.
Irish people settled all around Britain, so in just about every part of it. Irish people and people of Irish ancestry can be found in any major town or city in Britain.
The Irish don't hate Britain. There is a long history between Ireland and Britain, with Britain having invaded Ireland. This long history goes back to 1169, so it is not possible to discuss it in detail here. There is some animosity between Irish and British people but there are also very strong links between the two countries. Many Irish people live in Britain and many people in Britain are of Irish ancestry. The Irish are the largest immigrant group in Britain.
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Which Country did you have in mind, please be more specific