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The aim is to explore how language was weaponized during the Irish civil war over the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

January 18, 2026HistoryOpen Access

‘A Sort of Armed Argument’: Ireland's Civil War of Words

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This analysis examines the role of language in shaping conflict during Ireland's civil war, indicating its lasting impact on society.

The aim is to explore how language was weaponized during the Irish civil war over the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Analyzed language use by both pro-treaty and anti-treaty sides.
Investigated propaganda efforts and censorship practices.
Contextualized discourse within the evolving civil conflict.
Language intensified divisions and violence among opposing factions.
Censorship contributed to a culture of moral and political repression post-war.
Discourse influenced political dynamics in the Irish Free State and historical interpretations.

Donal Ó Drisceoil (2026) studied this question.

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