What happened when Éamon de Valera toured America during the start of the War of Independence

Cathal Brugha's funeral at Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin on 10 July 1922. Image © RTÉ Photographic Archive

The deadliest county: Civil War fatalities in Dublin

More people were killed in Dublin than in any other county during the Civil War. But as John Dorney explains, the figures may overstate the …

Civil War Fatalities • 28 Mar

O'Connell St

Civil War Ireland then and now: O'Connell St ambulance

A century ago, Ireland was a theatre of war. How have the locations changed since then?

History • 03 Jan

National Army soldiers on O'Connell St in summer 1922

A three minute guide to the Battle of Dublin

History • 02 Mar 23

O'Connell Street/Henry street junction

Civil War Ireland then and now: effigy on armoured car

In 1922, Ireland was a theatre of war. How have the locations changed since then?

History • 13 Mar 23

The junction of what is now Parnell Street and Cumberland Street

Civil War Ireland then and now: Dublin evacuees

In 1922, Ireland was a theatre of war. How have the locations changed since then?

History • 22 Nov 22

Henry St in 1922 and today

Civil War Ireland then and now: gunfire on Henry Street

In 1922, Ireland was a theatre of war. How have the locations changed since then?

History • 10 Nov 22

National Army soldiers rushing up their artillery during the Battle of Dublin. Photo courtesy of the OPW/KIlmainham Gaol Archive 20PO-1A34-23

Summer of war: how the Civil War played out over summer 1922

History • 01 Sep 22

The Four Courts in flames

A two minute guide to the Battle of the Four Courts

Battle of Dublin • 11 Aug 22

Members of the public looking at the siege from the south quays

Under Siege: the Battle of the Four Courts

In summer 1922, anti-Treaty forces took control of the Four Courts. The National Army responded - and the Civil War began.

Battle of Dublin • 24 Jun 22

Soldiers with an 18lber gun

Attacking the Block: the Battle of Dublin

In the summer of 1922, O'Connell Street became a battlefield. Liz Gillis explains how the Anti-Treaty forces took a block in the heart of the …

Battle of Dublin • 08 Aug 22

Two uniformed Cumann na mBan members stand guard over the body of Cathal Brugha in 1922. © RTÉ Photographic Archives

Soldiers of the Republic: Cumann na mBan and the Civil War

In 1922, the women of Cumann na mBan overwhelmingly rejected the Treaty - and played an active role in the subsequent Civil War, from the …

Battle of Dublin • 11 Jul 22

O'Connell St then and now

Civil War Ireland, then and now: O'Connell St ruins

In 1922, Ireland was a theatre of war. How have the locations changed since then?

History • 11 Mar 22

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