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Members of Dail Eireann - the Sinn Fein Parliament
The Men who claim to rule Ireland - Members of Dail Eireann - the Sinn Fein Parliament. Date: 1920
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Members of Dail Eireann - the Sinn Fein Parliament (November 1920): The Men who Claim to Rule Ireland This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in Irish history as the Members of Dail Eireann, the Sinn Fein Parliament, gathered in the Mansion House in Dublin during the height of the Irish War of Independence. The Irish Revolution, marked by a series of rebellions against British rule, had reached a critical point, with the Sinn Fein party asserting its authority over the Irish people. In this image, we see some of the most prominent figures of the Irish independence movement, including Arthur Griffith, the Sinn Fein founder and acting President of the Irish Republic, and Éamon de Valera, who would later become the President of Ireland. Other accredited representatives, including Michael Collins, Cathal Brugha, and Robert Barton, are also present. The Sinn Fein leaders, dressed in formal attire, exude a sense of determination and resolve, as they assumed control of Irish affairs in the face of British military intervention. The British Army, which had been attempting to quell the rebellion, had been unable to gain full control of the situation, leading to a period of intense violence and sectarianism. The bloody Sunday incident of November 1920, during which British soldiers shot and killed 14 unarmed civilians in Croke Park, further fueled the flames of the conflict. The telegram sent by the Sinn Fein leaders, condemning the atrocity, was a rallying cry for the Irish people, who saw their leaders as the true representatives of their nation. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the Irish people during a time of great turmoil and upheaval. The men in this image were not just politicians, but rebels who dared to challenge British rule and claim the right to self-determination for the Irish people.
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