0
Why did the Irish Republican Army continue to fight the British after most of Ireland became self governing in 1922?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
The Irish Republican Army was formed to fight for an independent Irish Republic, which had been occupied by Britain for somewhere around 700 years. Finally, the British offered a treaty in which Ireland would become a Free State, with membership in the Commonwealth, and with loyalty sworn to the British monarch. Additionally, six counties in Ulster would remain British. The treaty passed with the people of Ireland, but met with strong opposition, particularly from the IRA. The Irish Free State Army was established as the official armed force of Ireland, while the IRA remained as an anti-treaty force. They fought each other in a civil war, with the Irish Free State being the victor in that dispute. Groups calling themselves IRA today really don't have as much in common with the IRA under Michael Collins as they claim to, but their declared intent is to force the British to capitulate the remaining six counties to Ireland. Additionally, most of them see the government of Ireland as illegitimate.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe terms of the Treaty of Westminster stated that Ireland would remain a Commonwealth Dominion, with the British monarch as head of state, plus the partitioning of Northern Ireland - both matters rejected by the Republicans.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the cause of Irish republican army claims?
To no longer be under the British, to declare Ireland as a nation of only Irish leaders
What is the name of the organization that waged war against British control in Northern Ireland?
You are referring to the Irish Republican Army, commonly known as the IRA.
Why did the IRA continue to fight after Irish freedom in 1923?
Because not all of Ireland was free. 6 of the 32 counties were still under British rule, forming Northern Ireland.
What is the difference between the Official Irish Republican Army and the Provisional Irish Republican Army?
The Provisional Irish republican army (IRA), was formed in 1969 after it split from the Official Irish republican army (OIRA) over the OIRAs failure to protect Irish nationalist areas from attack by british loyalists and the police the Royal ulster constabulary (RUC). The Real Irish republican army (RIRA) split from the provisional IRA in 1997 after the IRA called a ceasefire and entered into the northern Ireland peace process. The Real IRA (RIRA) continue to use armed struggle to free northern Ireland from british rule, they attack british military, political and economic targets throughout northern Ireland and are believed to be preparing to bomb the british mainland. The Provisional IRA have ceased their armed campaign, have decommisioned most of their weapons and have moved into peaceful politics through their political party Sinn Fein. The Real IRA regard the provisionals as sell outs of republicanism and believe themselves to be the legitimate army in the struggle for Irish freedom. In short, the Real IRA are still fighting, the Provisional IRA have stopped.
Is it true that sinn fein was an organization committed to English rule?
No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.
Difficulties facing the British in governing Ireland between 1912-1921?
Difficulties facing the British in governing Ireland between 1912-1921?
Who is the governing body of British video productions?
The governing body of British video productions is the BBC, the British Broadcasting Company. Their headquarters are in London and they also have facilities in Belfast, Ireland.
What is Isle of Man?
The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency located between Great Britain and Ireland.
What is the cause of Irish republican army claims?
To no longer be under the British, to declare Ireland as a nation of only Irish leaders
When was Socialist Republican Party - Ireland - created?
Socialist Republican Party - Ireland - was created in 1944.
Is Niall Horan republican or democrat?
Ireland is neither republican nor democrat. Ireland has different political parties. Ireland is a democracy and it is a republic.
What is the name of the organization that waged war against British control in Northern Ireland?
You are referring to the Irish Republican Army, commonly known as the IRA.
What is the capital of the Republican Ireland?
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
What fears did protestants have in northern Ireland?
They feared the Irish Republican Army (IRA). When Northern Ireland was unjustfully declared British fights began to break out between the native Catholics and new-coming Protestants. The IRA protected Ireland. And still do.
Why did the IRA continue to fight after Irish freedom in 1923?
Because not all of Ireland was free. 6 of the 32 counties were still under British rule, forming Northern Ireland.
What is the difference between the Official Irish Republican Army and the Provisional Irish Republican Army?
The Provisional Irish republican army (IRA), was formed in 1969 after it split from the Official Irish republican army (OIRA) over the OIRAs failure to protect Irish nationalist areas from attack by british loyalists and the police the Royal ulster constabulary (RUC). The Real Irish republican army (RIRA) split from the provisional IRA in 1997 after the IRA called a ceasefire and entered into the northern Ireland peace process. The Real IRA (RIRA) continue to use armed struggle to free northern Ireland from british rule, they attack british military, political and economic targets throughout northern Ireland and are believed to be preparing to bomb the british mainland. The Provisional IRA have ceased their armed campaign, have decommisioned most of their weapons and have moved into peaceful politics through their political party Sinn Fein. The Real IRA regard the provisionals as sell outs of republicanism and believe themselves to be the legitimate army in the struggle for Irish freedom. In short, the Real IRA are still fighting, the Provisional IRA have stopped.
Is it true that sinn fein was an organization committed to English rule?
No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.No. They want a united Ireland and no involvement of British rule in Ireland.
