Today marks the centenary of the Irish free state

On December 6, 1922, the first anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Irish Free State formally came into existence. Today marks the centenary, but what is its legacy, and has it been a success? John Bruton, Former Taoiseach spoke to...

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08.30 6 Dec 2022

Today marks the centenary of t...

Today marks the centenary of the Irish free state

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On December 6, 1922, the first anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Irish Free State formally came into existence.

Today marks the centenary, but what is its legacy, and has it been a success?

John Bruton, Former Taoiseach spoke to Ciara this morning.

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