During one rebellion, a group of soldiers even went so far as to dress in green uniforms to draw attention to their desire for an independent Ireland.

Redmond's personal vision did not encompass a wholly independent Ireland.

It has run annually since then, growing to become Ireland's largest independent (i.e., non-college) games convention.

It was staged with the aim of creating a fully independent Ireland as a state with a republican constitution.

But let us fast-forward to 1921, when the notion of independent Ireland moved from aspiration to actuality.

In a mild way, he also dreams of an independent Ireland.

"In the republican vision of a united and independent Ireland there is a place for those who consider themselves British," she said.

Waterford's importance in independent Ireland was as a port and a local centre of industry.

Byrne continued his political career in independent Ireland.

Several separate plans also involved Charles being given control of a French-backed independent Ireland.