Who Were the IRA (Irish Republican Army)? | 5 Minute History: Episode 1

What was the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and why did it become so infamous in Northern Ireland and the Republic alike? In this 5 minute history, an introduction to the Troubles and the IRA. If you want a fuller look at the political situation and the history behind it feel free to check out my longer videos below:

How a Dutch King in the 17th Century Started the Troubles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbXWvMctzzs&t=85s

What Happened to the Old Irish Flag?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca63yEvcE5Y

The Northern Irish Flag: The Red Hand of Ulster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8F_JUmfrJs

The Real History Behind the Peaky Blinders:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rErijDP0Vhw

Raid the Merch Market:
https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/history-with-hilberts-market

Go Fund My Windmills (Patreon):
https://www.patreon.com/HistorywithHilbert

Join in the Banter on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/HistorywHilbert

Enter the Fray on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/HistorywHilbert/

Indulge in some Instagram..?(the alliteration needs to stop):
https://www.instagram.com/historywithhilbert/

Music Used:
Galway - Kevin MacLeod
Light Thought Var. 2 - Kevin MacLeod
Loopster - Kevin MacLeod
Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik - Mozart

Send me an email if you'd be interested in doing a collaboration! historywithhilbert@gmail.com

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