Irish Historians on The Anglo–Irish Treaty of 1921–22

The Anglo–Irish Treaty of 1921–22 provoked one of the most consequential debates on the shape of our country ever to take place, and was the harbinger of civil war. In this discussion, we are joined by have three eminent historians to discuss the Treaty debates, the people who spoke, and the implications of this extraordinary and passionate conversation which preceded the birth of the modern Irish state. They are Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD, and Anne Dolan, Associate Professor in Modern Irish History at TCD, who will be in conversation with Gearóid O’Tuathaigh, Professor Emeritus in History at NUI Galway. Galway International Arts Festival's First Thought Talks series is presented in association with Festival Education Partner NUI Galway About GIAF Galway International Arts Festival is a major cultural organisation, which produces one of Europe’s leading international arts festivals; develops and produces new work that tours nationally and internationally; and presents a major discussion platform, First Thought Talks. The 2022 Galway International Arts Festival takes place from 11-24 July 2021 and will feature the very best of the performing and visual arts from Ireland and around the world, with an international programme of theatre, dance, circus, exhibitions, spectacle, music, comedy, talks and discussions. Don't want to miss a beat from Galway International Arts Festival? Then subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on social media! YouTube:    / galwayartsfest   Facebook:   / galwayinternationalartsfest   Twitter:   / galwayintarts   Instagram:   / galwayintarts   Filming Moose- https://www.wearemoose.ie/