Irish States Since 1171 - Timeline of Irish States

Timeline of Irish States

Papal overlordship granted as feudal possession to English crown
Extra-judicial area during time of war
Parliament met only once to ratify Anglo-Irish Treaty and to then dissolve the state
Extra-judicial area during time of civil unrest
End of Gaelic period Start of British constitutional period Start of Irish constitutional period
Irish states since 1171
  • Ireland (1937 onward)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1922† onward)
Medieval period
  • Gaelic Ireland (until 1607)
  • Lordship of Ireland (1171–1541)
Modern period
  • Kingdom of Ireland (1541–1801)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922†)
Twentieth century
  • Irish Free State (1922–37)
Notable declared states
  • Republic of Connaught (1798)
  • Irish Republic (1919–22)
  • Munster Republic (1922)
See also
  • Confederate Ireland (1642–53)
  • Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (1649–60)
  • † This date marks the secession of the majority of Ireland from the United Kingdom rather than the creation of a new state. Official name was changed in 1927.

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