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Four Courts Attacked
1922: The Four Courts, the headquarters of the anti-Treaty Republicans is shelled by Free State forces during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
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Central Press
Media ID 12597381
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1920 1929 Conflict Courthouse Destruction Dublin Republic Of Ireland Energy Free State Government Headquarters Irish Irish Civil War M Gov Eire Dist 1922 Politics Republican Party Smoke Physical Structure Four Courts
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This print captures a pivotal moment in Irish history during the turbulent years of the Irish Civil War. The image showcases the Four Courts, once the headquarters of anti-Treaty Republicans, being relentlessly shelled by Free State forces. The landscape is engulfed in billowing smoke, symbolizing the destruction and chaos that ravaged Dublin during this intense conflict. With no people visible in the frame, one can only imagine the energy and tension that must have filled this famous place. The courthouse itself stands as a physical structure bearing witness to Ireland's political struggles. Its significance as a government building adds another layer of complexity to this archival photograph. Against a backdrop of war-torn Europe, this image serves as a powerful reminder of Ireland's fight for independence and its subsequent internal divisions. It encapsulates both the determination of those who fought for their vision of an independent republic and the devastating consequences such conflicts bring upon cities and their inhabitants. As we contemplate this historical moment frozen in time, it prompts us to reflect on how politics can shape nations' destinies while leaving behind scars that endure long after peace has been restored.
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