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Why Ireland Banned These Workers: The 1926 Donegal Scandal Revealed
In this episode of the Irish History Boys, we delve into the 1926 Donegal County Council controversy, where a resolution was passed requiring all council officials to reside within the county or face dismissal. We analyze this move—described as a "further slight" to Northern Nationalists—against the backdrop of the Boundary Commission debacle, which left many feeling abandoned by the Free State government and subjected to a "partitionist" policy.
We also explore the complex naming debate that has plagued the island for a century, examining why terms like "Ireland," "Ulster," and "The Six…
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