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Republic of Ireland Act 1948
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Republic of Ireland Act 1948
The severance of the last link with the British Crown: President O Kelly signing the Republic of Ireland Bill in Dublin on 21st December, 1948. This photograph shows Mr. J.A Costello(left), the Prime Minister, and Mr. Sean MacBride, the Minister for External Affairs
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1948 21st Bill Costello Dublin Sean Signing December Macbride
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This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in Irish politics as President Éamon de Valera (not visible in the image) looks on while Prime Minister John A. Costello (left) and Minister for External Affairs Séan MacBride sign the Republic of Ireland Act 1948 on December 21, 1948, in Dublin. The bill, also known as the Irish Republic Act or the Ireland Act, marked the severance of the last legal ties between the Irish Free State and the British Crown. The Irish Free State, established in 1922, was a dominion under the British Commonwealth. However, tensions between the two nations continued, particularly regarding the status of Northern Ireland and the border between the two countries. The Republic of Ireland Act aimed to address these issues by declaring Ireland a sovereign, independent state outside the British Commonwealth. Costello and MacBride, two prominent figures in Irish politics, played crucial roles in the passage of the bill. Costello served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) from 1948 to 1951, while MacBride, a former IRA commander and a signatory of the Irish Declaration of Independence, was Minister for External Affairs from 1948 to 1951. Their signatures on the bill signified the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Irish history. The signing of the Republic of Ireland Act was a significant milestone in Ireland's quest for full independence and sovereignty. It marked the culmination of decades of political struggle and diplomatic negotiations, and paved the way for Ireland to become a fully independent nation. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Ireland's rich history and the determination of its people to assert their sovereignty.
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