The spring tide of Irish nationalism – how Ireland was lost in the 1918 conscription crisis
The introduction of compulsory military service here during World War I damaged British governance in Ireland and the Irish Party and boosted support for Sinn Féin and the Irish Volunteers, writes Dr William Murphy
Signing pledges against conscription at a church gate in 1918 CREDIT RTÉ Archives
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(Original Caption) At the great meeting held at Ballaghaderreen to protest against the extension of conscription to Ireland. The meeting was memorable in providing the first occasion for the appearance of the Nationalists and Sinn Fein leaders on the same platform. A huge crowd gathered to hear them. This photo shows banners carried in procession to the meeting at Ballaghaderreen. (Photo by George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Eoin O'Hara
