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Jan 1, 1170
Vikings Invade Ireland Making it English Territory
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New Laws Tarnish Irish Catholics Freedom To Vote
New laws forbid Irish Catholics to vote, own land or practice their religion. Such laws remain in effect until 1829. -
Unfair British Laws Spark A Movement For Irelands Independence
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British Laws Are Overturned But Ireland Still Wants Freedom
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The Potaoe Famine Begins
A potato blight kills Ireland's staple food crop. About a million people die from starvation and fever during the Great Potato Famine. It ended in 1851. -
The Anglo-Irish War Begins
The Anglo-Irish War between the British and the Irish Republican Army begins.In a treaty, Britain finally gives up control of most of Ireland but tightens its grip on the six counties. the war ends in 1921. -
Irish Civil War Begins
Irish Civil War was between those who accept the treaty with the English and the Irish Republican Army, which wants all of Ireland to be free of British rule. The Republicans lose the war. The war lasted 1 year. -
Most Of Ireland Becomes A Independent Nation
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Mary Robinson Becomes The First Women President of Ireland
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The Euro Replaces The Irish Pound as Ireland's Official Currency
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The World Officially Recognizes Irish As A Working Language
