JANUARY 26 LABOUR COMMENT The Boundary Commission 1924-25 JANUARY 26 LABOUR COMMENT The Boundary Commission 1924-25 COMMISSION established in 1924, in accordance with Article 12 of the Anglo-Irish 'Treaty'. Its brief was— "to determine in accordance with the wishes of the inhabitants, so far as may be compatible with economic and geographic conditions, the boundaries between Northern … Continue reading The Boundary Commission 1924-25
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The Black Diaries: Truth And Lies
John Martin Truth It is sometimes said that the “truth hurts”. Certainly, from an emotional point of view, it can be difficult to tell the truth if it doesn’t reflect well on the teller. But, from an intellectual point of view, telling the truth is quite easy. All that is required is for the … Continue reading The Black Diaries: Truth And Lies
The Republic Upheld!
Labour Comment, Cork Vol 43, no 12 Eamon de Valera On Beginning Of 'Civil War' Poblacht na hEireannn War News. No. 2, Thursday, 29 June, 1922. AT the last meeting of Dail Eireann an Agreement was ratified which, if faithfully observed, would have given us an opportunity of working for internal peace and of … Continue reading The Republic Upheld!
Labour Comment
1922 ELECTION PACT? The First Irish Free State General Election June 16, 1922 COLLINS – De VALERA ELECTION PACT Irish News, Belfast. 22 May, 1922 THE AGREEMENT—At the conclusion… the Speaker said: Arising out of the first matter… I have to read the following statement signed by Mr. Eamon De Valera and Mr. Michael Collins:— 20.5.1922 We are … Continue reading Labour Comment
Geopolitics and Nations
States operate on the basis of the national interest. Arthur Griffith noted: “Between the Individual and Humanity stands, and must continue to stand, a great fact – the Nation”. States, on the whole, do not operate on the geopolitical interest, unless they happen to be Great Powers. States which are not Great Powers but which are encouraged to … Continue reading Geopolitics and Nations