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De Valera and the Constitution of 1937
In Episode 20 of The History of Ireland, Lucas and Luna explore the creation of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the 1937 Constitution of Ireland. They delve into the political and social context of the 1930s, including the bitter legacy of the Civil War, de Valera's vision for a sovereign, Catholic, and Gaelic nation, and the key debates around articles on the role of women, the special position of the Catholic Church, and the controversial territorial claim over Northern Ireland. The episode examines how the constitution aimed to sever ties with the British Commonwealth while maintaining…
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