# 81.2 Irish War of Independence

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Podcast: [A History of Europe Key Battles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles-745327)
Published: 2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
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The Irish form a shadow government in opposition to the British, with their own courts and tax collections. Meanwhile, Irish volunteer fighters wage guerilla warfare against the British police force, the Royal Irish Constabulary. Picture: West Connemara Flying Column Opening Music: The Charlston. End Music by Nico Vettese www.historyeurope.net www.patreon.com/c/historyeurope https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-history-of-europe-key-battles/id788893946 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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