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The Irish Civil War
The Irish Civil War (June 28, 1922 – May 24, 1923) was a conflict between supporters and opponents of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 6, 1921, which established the Irish Free State, . Opponents of the treaty objected to the fact that it retained constitutional links between the United Kingdom and Ireland and that the six counties of Northern Ireland would not be included in the Free State. The Civil War cost the lives of more than had died in the War of Independence that preceded it and left Irish society deeply divided. Its influence in Irish politics remains evident today
Constitution of the Free State of Ireland The document that caused the Civil War
 
Publications During The Civil War Poblacht Na h-Eireann Published by the Republican side who opposed the Treaty
Stop Press. Poblacht na h-Eireann. War News No. 3.

Stop Press. Poblacht na h-Eireann. War News No. 3.
Poster dated Friday June 30 1922, printed one side only, on yellowish paper, circa 500 mm x 380 mm. Fold marks, minor tears but without loss.
Includes a report dated 29 June, stating 'All Well at the Four Courts .. The attack .. is a complete failure .. Despite the continuous heavy gun and rifle fire, the defences of the Four Courts are intact.' In fact, shelling by the Free State Army set the Four Courts on fire early on Friday morning, and the garrison dumped their arms and surrendered at noon.

Stop Press. Poblacht na h-Eireann. War News No. 4 Stop Press: Poblacht na h'Eireann. War News No. 4,
 Broadside printed, Friday June 30th, 1922. Approx. 49cms x 32.5cms (19 1.4" x 12 3/4"), printed one side only on pink paper,
* Includes. "PEOPLE OF IRELAND. This is a fight of the Republic, your own Republic, the living Republic that you establish by law, & uphold by in arms. England and her Free State Allies are attacking it; it is for you to defend it. In every town and centre in Ireland the banner of the Republic has been raised. The Republic cannot be destroyed while loyal Irish hearts and strong Irish Arms defend it. Support our gallant Republican Troops against Macready and his Allies."
Stop Press. Poblacht na h-Eireann. War News No. 5 Stop Press War News No's 5
Stop Press. Poblacht na h-Eireann. War News No. 6 Stop Press: Poblacht na h'Eireann. War News No. 6 Sunday July 2, [1922]. Approx. 49cms x 33cms (19 1/4" x 13") printed one side only on light green paper, framed & glazed. V. . Includes: "THE FIGHT GOES ON - LATEST INTELLIGENCE - OFFICIAL. I.R.A. PRISONERS TREATED AS CRIMINALS - DISPATHC FROM COMDTS-GEN. LIAM MELLOWS. MOUNTJOY,"
 
Latter Editions of Stop Press After Issue 8 the size was changed to foolscap
   
An Saorstat: The Free State Periodical Published by the Free State Side who supported the treaty.
An Saorstat: The Free State, Periodica An Saorstat. The Free State Special War Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & No. 8,
An Saorstat: The Free State, Periodica An Saorstat. The Free State No’s 5(25th March 1922, 6, 7,9,11,12,13,15 June 1922)
Offer of Amnesty, Poster issued by General Risteard O'Maolcatha (Mulcahy), Commander-in-Chief (Free State Army) Civil War Poster
Broadside: Proclamation, Offer of Amnesty, Poster issued by General Risteard O'Maolcatha (Mulcahy), Commander-in-Chief (Free State Army), dated 8 February 1923, offering an amnesty to "All persons now in arms against the Government who, on or before Sunday 18 February 1923, surrender with arms to any officer of the National Forces through any intermediary."
The last letters of Rory O'Connor, Joe McKelvey, Liam Mellows & Richard Barrett
Civil War Last Letter Front Civil War Last Letters
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