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Who founded the Irish Republican Army (IRA)?
The IRA was evolved from Irish volunteers in which were founded by Eoin MacNeil in 1913. was pursued politically by Sinn Féin
What was the main goal of the IRA?
To end british rule in ireland and establish a united, independent Irish republic.
Where was the IRA founded?
Dublin, Ireland
When was the IRA founded?
1919
Who was the leader of the IRA during the easter rising?
Patrick Pearse
What was the name of the conflict between the IRA and British forces from 1919 to 1921?
The Irish war of Independence.
Where did the IRA stage the 1916 easter rising?
Dublin, ireland
When did the easter rising take place?
april 24-29, 1916
Who was the first chief of staff of the Provisional IRA?
Sean Mac Stiofain
What treaty led to the split between the pro-treaty and anti-treaty IRA factions in 1921?
The anglo-irish treaty.
Where did the IRA carry out a series of bombings?
England
When did the Irish War of Independence begin?
January 21, 1919
Who was Michael Collins and what was his role in the IRA?
He was the director of intelligence for the IRA during the Irish War Of Independence.
What was the name of the IRA's military campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland?
The troubles.
Where was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
Belfast, northern ireland
When was the anglo-irish treaty signed?
december 6, 1921
Who was the first IRA leader executed by the Irish Free State in 1922 during the Irish Civil War?
Liam Mellows
What force tactic did they use?
Guerilla tactics
Where did the IRA announce cease fire?
1997
When did the provisional IRA split from the official IRA?
december 1969-january 1970