The Irish Independence Films

Strike Scenes in Limerick

28th March 2018

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April 1919 and martial law is in effect in Ireland. These scenes from Limerick show some of the military precautions that were put in place. Soldiers stop pedestrians to check identification papers and streets are barricaded by British Army tanks (HMT Scotch and Soda). The Limerick Soviet was a self-declared soviet that existed from April […]

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Ireland prior The Easter Rising

State Entry to Dublin Castle 1915

28th March 2018

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Filmed in Dublin 1915 this footage shows a British representative arriving through the gates of Dublin Castle. The Royal Lancer Cavalry lead the way and are followed by various horse units.

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Entertainment

For Ireland’s Sake

24th August 2016

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For Ireland’s Sake tells the story of Marty O’Sullivan (Jack Clark), a young blacksmith who forges pikes which are used as weapons against English soldiers. Spotted by British Soldiers, Marty flees and manages to evade capture thanks to the quick thinking of his sweetheart Eileen (Gene Gauntier). She cunningly hides Marty in her voluminous cloak […]

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