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Early 20th century- IRA was a consolidation of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Irish Citizen Army(ICA, Connelly's force) after 1916.

The IRA had much more popular support than the IRB. The IRB was also much smaller in size than the IRA.

You cannot really compare the modern day IRA to the IRB.

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When was IRA founded?

The IRB (Irish Republican Brotherhood) was founded during the late 19th Century. After the failed rebellion against British rule in Easter 1916 the IRB changed it's name to the IRA and began to fight against the British in Ireland.


Why has Sinn Fein always supported the IRA even when it has committed such inhumane acts of terrorism?

sinn fein and the IRA are two sides of the same coin, same differing methods but each implicitly supports the other.AnswerA quick note - Sinn Fein has not always supported the IRA, and was not at first implicitly involved with them. For example, when the IRA was the IRB (Irish Republican Brotherhood) at the time of the Easter Rising of 1916, the IRB/A did not even inform Sinn Fein that it was to take place, and the two did not work together. However, Sinn Fein gre infamous because they became somehow implied with the rising and so were benefitted by a reputation of hardline actions for independence.Sinn Fein does not rule or give orders to the IRA, and is a different organisation. I personally do not condone the measures which the IRA take in their attempts at a complete Irish Republic, but Sinn Fein is nowadays a political party, who represents the views of many members of the IRA about the need for a republic, and independence throughout Ireland etc, but does not represent terrorist views. In short, Sinn Fein has little control over the IRA, and though I'm sure many members are involved in bothg roups and believe in both idealogies, Sinn Fein has always publicly condemned acts of Terrorism from the IRA.AnswerAs a matter of fact, it is only in recent years that Sinn Fein has condemmed a few, SELECTIVE acts of violence by the IRA. Omagh in 1998 was the very first time in their existence that they did so. They refused time and time again to do so in the past, and to this day still refuse to call IRA acts of violence criminal; they merely state that they are wrong. And seeing as the President, Vice-President of Sinn Fein (Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness) as well as T.D. Martin Ferris have not only being members and commanders of the IRA for decades, as well as sitting on the IRA Army Council for several years, it can be said that Sinn Fein does in fact dictate to the IRA.AnswerI have never heard Sinn Fein condemn any act committed by the Provisional IRA. Recently they have said that one or two should not have happened. They did indeed condemn Omagh but that was carried out by the Real IRA


What campaigns did the IRA do?

The IRA was first formed as the IRB, standing for Irish Republican Brotherhood. This organistaion fought against the British in Dublin in Easter, 1916 but was defeated and the leaders executed. The IRA then conducted a guerrilla war against British rule in Ireland, fighting for Irish independence and led by Michael Collins. When the British granted most of Ireland independence in 1921, but kept control over the North-eastern part of the country, a civil war broke out in Ireland as to hether to accept the treaty or not. The IRA split, with the ones willing to accept the treaty forming the first Irish National Army and the rest becoming known as "Anti-treaty forces". Eventually the Irish Army won, but not without heavy bloodshed and the assassination of their leader Michael Collins. The IRA kept a reasonably low profile during the 1930s and 40s, althought they actively supported Nazi Germany in their fight against Britain and often stole weapons from army bases on mainland Britain. During the 1960s they began to conduct a terror campaign against the British in Northern Ireland, to try and unite this part of Ireland with the Irish Republic. However, the IRa eventually split once more, into the Official IRA (which did not participate in much fighting after this) and the Provisional IRA. The Provisional IRA conducted a prolonged terrorist campaign against British forces in Northern Ireland, targeted civilians in Northern Ireland who were loyal to the British regime and conducted a bombing campaign on mainland Britain. They also carried out attacks on British forces in Gibraltar and Germany . Eventually, the British government began to talk to the Provisional IRA about making peace. This caused another split in the IRA as the hardline terrorists, this time called the Continuity IRA, continued to fight against the British. As the group of terrorists became smaller in Northern Ireland as more people started to want peace, the IRA split again, this time only a small group of "Dissident Republicans" opposed to peace in Northern Ireland staying active. This group is known as the Real IRA and is still a terror threat to the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and mainland Britain today.


Why did the irb think this would be an opportune time to fight against Britain?

The IRB believed it was an opportune time to fight against Britain due to a combination of factors, including the perceived weakening of British authority following the events of the First World War and the rise of nationalist sentiments in Ireland. The post-war context also presented a unique moment for mobilization, as many veterans had returned home with a desire for change. Additionally, internal divisions within Britain and the global push for self-determination inspired the IRB to seize the moment for an uprising.


Does the Irish Republican Army target Americans?

The IRA are a based on religion (a war between Catholics and protestants). It is not an issue of nationality although they do tend to have an issue with the British.... as the British are the people at fault for the war in the first place. The IRA however are no longer active and the conflict in Northern Ireland is no longer an issue to worry about -Well actually the Protestants vs Catholics is a minor confict in the overall picture of ousting British authority from North Ireland, it is the British are the imperialistic force that took over all of Ireland many years ago and were defeated by the Irish Republican Brotherhood who regained the south portion of Ireland however the IRA is merely a continuance of those brave men. Some Irish do not like Americans however it is Irish Americans who helped to arm and fund the IRA and the IRB during the war of independance and still do to some extent today You are right about the 'many years ago' part . The issue started when the Pope declared via a Papal Letter that Ireland was a possession of England . This was in 1155. It was initially ignored by the then King of England - Plantagenet Henry 2 By 1171 a Norman Leader had become a Lower King of Ireland -this threatened H2 so he went in with the Norman warriors.The 1155 letter was used as justification A deal was done : a) Ireland was to partitioned. Normans one area -Gaelic tribes in the other b) He made himself Lord of Ireland This last part had unforeseen consequences. This title was not passed to his No1 son Richard who subsequently succeeded his father. . If Richard had have had offspring then outcomes would be very different. In the event he gave the title to his 2nd son -John. H2 attempted to make John the King of Ireland -Thus separating England From Ireland. The Pope said No! No body foresaw that John would ever be King of England. John became King(1199) and retained the Lordship of Ireland title. This was subsequently passed to future English Kings. The net affect was that English Kings had Rights over Ireland and No balancing Responsibilities. Ireland was mostly ignored by Future Plantagenet Kings. That all changed in 1485 when the Plantagenet dynasty suddenly ended. The new King H 7 was Welsh and his successor H8 was English in the true sense. Power without Responsibility will invariably end in tears. Such was and maybe still is the case in Ireland

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