Irish Free State: Map & History
The Irish Free State, also known by its Irish name Saorstát Éireann, was the Irish state established in December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921, initially as a Dominion.
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The Irish Free State, also known by its Irish name Saorstát Éireann, was the Irish state established in December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921, initially as a Dominion. The treaty ended the three-year Irish War of Independence between the forces of the Irish Republic—the Irish Republican Army (IRA)—and British Crown forces.
Modern Countries Once Part of Irish Free State
At its mapped extent, Irish Free State covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Irish Free State's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Irish Free State in Depth
Background
The Easter Rising of 1916 and its aftermath caused a profound shift in public opinion towards the republican cause in Ireland. In the 1918 general election, the republican Sinn Féin party won a large majority of the Irish seats in the British parliament: 73 of the 105 constituencies returned Sinn Féin members (25 uncontested). The elected Sinn Féin MPs, rather than take their seats at Westminster, set up their own assembly, known as Dáil Éireann (Assembly of Ireland). It affirmed the formation of an Irish Republic and passed a Declaration of Independence. The subsequent War of Independence, fought between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and British security forces, continued until July 1921 when a truce came into force.
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Irish Free State: Key Facts
| Capital | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Official languages | Irish, English |
| Form of government | parliamentary monarchy |
| Currency | Irish pound |
| Founded | 6 December 1922 |
| Dissolved | 29 December 1937 |
Preceded by
- Irish Republic
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Ireland
Succeeded by
- Ireland
Facts from Wikidata Q31747 (CC0).
Irish Free State Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 74,990 km² in 1926 CE.
Irish Free State: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Irish Free State exist?
Irish Free State is dated to 1922 CE – 1937 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Irish Free State?
The capital of Irish Free State was Dublin.
How large was Irish Free State at its peak?
At its peak in 1926 Irish Free State covered about 74,990 km².
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