Above: Map of Northern Ireland including the counties. THE year 1924 was not marked by any notable event. There was, however, a good deal of legislation of various kinds. The new police force, called the Civic Guard, was organised. Arrangements were made regarding Land Purchase, Courts of Justice were set up. A system of Trade Protection was inaugurated, by the imposition of heavy import duties on certain classes of goods. The large army, which the unsettled state of the country had rendered it ... Read More

During these months O'Neill had been holding his own well. He knew, however, that he could not long remain in isolation, but must make terms with one or other of the parties. Both the Royalists—for the former Confederationists may now be justly described by this name—and the Parliamentarians, knowing his value, were eager to treat with him. Eoghan, on reflection, preferred to trust anyone rather than the perfidious Ormond, and he entered into negotiations with General Monk. Cromwell, however, would have no ... Read More