Republic of Ireland at 75
Anniversaries
18 April 1949: Ireland leaves the Commonwealth, marking the beginning of the Republic of Ireland. The country gained independence in 1921 but had remained part of the Empire.
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16 April - 30 April
Here’s our regularly-updated selection of films that may be of use to news editors and journalists in covering important anniversaries, contextualising current events or illustrating trending topics.