" If after the rising it had no bearing on the rising."
It was secretly decided with the Unionists before the rising - it had everything to do with the Rising.
Britain's previous conduct had proved them to be untrustworthy and their actions confirmed that as a fact - their track-record went before them.
What kind of biondingin agreement can be secretly altered without consulting one of the main signatories - is that the way Britain regards biding agreements?
Don't be stupid Keith - Britain had no intention of honouring that agreement and the rebels knew it - and weren't they right?
That was the period of history she was addressing - I've now read the ***** book and two more of hers.
You have her position on the famine and Britain's role in it in black and white.
Please repeat that you believe Irish children were brainwashed to hate Britain and confirm your racism.
Who the hell do you think you are?
You have boasted you have neither read a book nor are interested in doing so.
You call Fergie, who lives in Ireland and is steeped in its history.
My family are Irish, some were involved in the War of Independence.
Ireland has devoted the entire year to honouring this event.
Yaet you know more than all of us rolled together.
If you are a typical Briton there is every reason to hate the place - you are a jingoistic meglomaniac.
Jim Carroll