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The Tragedy of the Irish Civil War- Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera (Part 3)
Eamon de Valera sends Michael Collins to discuss and decide on what becomes the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The treaty came about due to the decision to end the Irish War of Independence.
One question that is asked throughout this epic 3 part podcasts is, regarding de Valera- A Lincoln or a Machiavelli?
This question is answered in this final episode.
The tragedy of the Irish Civil War is that those that had so recently been fighting together against the British now fight against each other.
Further, for the regular citizens of Ireland, who just want to go about their lives, the Civil War is a continuance of war, that included WW1 and the War of Independence
Many civilians lives are upended and many are killed
Who is the blame for this sad chapter. What is the aftermath? Tune in and find out
#history #ireland #britain
6 Oct 2026
Irish War of Independence- Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera (Part 2)
The Easter Rising in Ireland in 1916 (Part 1) and its aftermath lead to many key events. These events boil over into the Irish War of Independence 1919-1921.
The two gigantic figures of 20th Century Ireland- Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera, continue to be the two characters around which this episode is framed.
Both were put in jail or internment after the Easter Rising. Collins gets out and starts reforming and organizing all of the various organizations, particularly those whose aim is direct action.
Collins later breaks de Valera out of jail...who then decides to go to America?
Things really escalate when the British send the notorious Black and Tans and the Auxis...who have very flexible rules of engagement.
But Collins has his on Squad and the IRA. Well, obviously more to the story so tune in
#ireland #irishwarofindependence #michaelcollins #northernireland #britain #england
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29 Sept 2026
The Easter Rising 1916: Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera (Part 1)
The Easter Rising in 1916 in Ireland was the event that really got things going in Ireland. After the Rising, there is the Irish War of Independence.
This war then leads to the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Yet after the signing of this treaty all hell breaks loose, resulting in the Irish Civil War.
The first episode in this podcasts first 3 parter, sets the context for all that follows.
This includes the long history of England and Britain's colonization of Ireland. From the Anglo-Norman Invasion, Henry the 8ths invasion, The horror that Cromwell brings to Ireland and then up to the events leading to the Easter Rising.
All 3 episodes have Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera as the focal points.
There are so many events, so many people involved and so much complexities, focusing on Collins and de Valera, two gigantic figures in 20th Century, makes a lot of sense
So Collins and de Valera, there childhoods and early adult lives are covered.
So too is the various organizations that are involved, whether they are cultural, political or paramilitary.
All of these factor in to the Easter Rising and the events that follow.
#easterrising #ireland #michaelcollins #uk #1916
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