The Irish Civil War: Brother Against Brother 1922-23

The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History · Jul 28, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Just months after the Anglo-Irish Treaty ended the War of Independence, Ireland tore itself apart. This episode explores the Irish Civil War of 1922-23: the occupation of the Four Courts, the shelling of Dublin's O'Connell Street, the death of Michael Collins at Béal na Bláth, the brutal guerrilla campaign of Liam Lynch and the Anti-Treaty IRA, and the controversial executions of republican prisoners. We examine how the split over the treaty escalated into open conflict, the key personalities on both sides, the impact on civilians, and how the bitter legacy shaped Irish politics for…