Civil War
Conflicting areas in Ireland
This maps shows the dividing beliefs that were pro-treaty and anti-treaty that allowed the civil war to break out in Ireland in June 1922. The war ended in May 1923.
Conflicting areas in Ireland
Conflicting areas in Ireland
This maps shows the dividing beliefs that were pro-treaty and anti-treaty that allowed the civil war to break out in Ireland in June 1922. The war ended in May 1923.
A Civil War broke out in Ireland in June 1922 because of the disagreement over the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed with Britain on December 6 1921 that established the Irish Free State.
People that were against this treaty, notably the Republicans, objected the treaty as it retained constitutional links between the United Kingdom and Ireland. This meant that the six counties of Northern Ireland would not be included in the Free State. Constance fought on the side of the Republicans - those who were unhappy with the Treaty - until the war ended in May 1923.
Constance Dies
Another election was held just after the Civil War ended in August 1923. Constance won a seat but she and the other Sinn Féin deputies refused to take their seats. Constance was again sentenced to imprisonment, this time for her Republican activities. When Fianna Fáil was founded in 1927 she joined and retained her seat in the next election.
Carrying Constance's Coffin
Mr. De Valera, Mr. Ruttledge and other deputies carrying Constance's coffin.
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.Carrying Constance's Coffin
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.
Carrying Constance's Coffin
Mr. De Valera, Mr. Ruttledge and other deputies carrying Constance's coffin.
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.
By now Constance was seriously ill. She entered hospital in June 1927 and died on July 15 1927.
Constance's Funeral Procession
Thousands stood in line for hours to view the remains and then hundreds of thousands marched in the funeral procession for eight miles to show their love and appreciation for Constance, a brave woman who served the cause of Irish liberty. The remains were carried to Glasnevin Cemetery.
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.Constance's Funeral Procession
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.
Constance's Funeral Procession
Thousands stood in line for hours to view the remains and then hundreds of thousands marched in the funeral procession for eight miles to show their love and appreciation for Constance, a brave woman who served the cause of Irish liberty. The remains were carried to Glasnevin Cemetery.
Image courtesy of Prison Letters of Countess Markievicz.100,000 people filed past her body in the Rotunda Rooms. She was buried in Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin
Constance Markievicz's Funeral
Constance entered hospital in June 1927 and died on July 15 1927. She was buried in Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin.
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