In this episode we go all West Wing on 1918 and look at the election that would completely transform the Irish political landscape. Finally, Sinn Fein move from the fringes to the forefront, while the IPP disappear into the history books. Support the show through <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> for bonus content and ad free listening!<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The History of Ireland

S1E6 - On The Campaign Trail

Please take this quick survey to help support the show: http://bit.ly/thehistoryofireland-surveyThe Irish Republic's foundation is one hell of a story, complete with spying secretaries, pig thieves, politicians, poets, school teachers and the world's biggest empire. In quick, bite-sized episodes, we're going to explore the causes, characters and aftermath of the Irish War of Independence.Support the show through Patreon for bonus content and ad free listening!www.patreon.com/thehistoryofireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.