Rebel republican troops guarding the Court House in Sligo which they had seized a few

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Rebel republican troops guarding the Court House in Sligo which they had seized a few

Rebel republican troops guarding the Court House in Sligo which they had seized a few days before in order to prevent a meeting of the Free State party but were unable to do so. In spite of the rebel occupation of Sligo, Mr. Arthur Griffith, President of Dail Eireann, held his meeting in the town in support of the Free State. To do so, detachments of I.R.A. troops with an armoured car and machine-gun were brought into Sligo and closely guarded him throughout his visit. It was really by awe of arms that his meeting was held, and rebel Republicans who had taken the courthouse in order to prevent it looked on helplessly. 17th April 1922

Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Sligo
Ireland
Republic of Ireland
OL722I

Media ID 21751054

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Eire Guard Guards Ireland Irish Pistols Rebels Court House Free State Sligo

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This print captures a significant moment in Irish history during the 1920s. Rebel republican troops stand guard outside the Court House in Sligo, which they had recently seized to prevent a meeting of the Free State party. However, their efforts proved futile as Mr. Arthur Griffith, President of Dail Eireann, fearlessly held his gathering in support of the Free State. To ensure Griffith's safety amidst the rebel occupation, detachments of I. R. A. troops were deployed with an armoured car and machine-gun that closely guarded him throughout his visit. The power dynamics were clear - it was by sheer awe of arms that this meeting could take place while rebel Republicans who had initially occupied the courthouse looked on helplessly. The image portrays a tense atmosphere filled with political conflict and contrasting ideologies. The men depicted exude determination and resolve as they protect their respective causes. Their pistols serve as symbols of authority and defiance within this turbulent period marked by pre-civil war tensions. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Ireland's struggle for independence and its subsequent divisions along ideological lines. It encapsulates both the bravery displayed by those supporting the Free State movement and highlights how armed forces played an instrumental role in shaping political events during this era. Memory Lane Prints presents us with an invaluable glimpse into history through this thought-provoking image from 17th April 1922 – a testament to Ireland's complex past and ongoing quest for self-determination.

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