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The process of establishing a new state in Ireland before 1922.

Certain roles and offices from the past helped build the new Irish state.

A large and trained civil service was inherited by the new state.

Existing traditions and practices eased the transition to an independent Ireland.

The rebellion of 1798 was focused on French Revolution ideology, rather than a purely Irish identity.

Expanding dynasties couldn't directly control all their territories due to slow travel and communication.

The government system before Ireland's independence (pre-1922).

Power-seeking families or entities that sought to control more territory.

The connections that emerged between voters and political parties in Ireland, where people aligned themselves with certain parties based on their values and interests.

New groups formed in Ireland with a large number of members, focused on areas such as economics, culture, sports, and other aspects of life.

Newspapers and publications that emerged in Ireland, often with strong opinions and a focus on social and political change.

The deep divisions that existed in Irish society, influencing political identities and alignments.

A historical event in 1801 where Ireland was united with Great Britain, impacting Irish politics and society for decades.

The major political groups in Ireland, like the Nationalist Party and the Unionist Party, representing different viewpoints on key issues.

A policy where Ireland would have greater self-governance, with its own parliament and laws while remaining part of the British Empire.

People who rented land from landlords, often facing difficult conditions and seeking better rights.

A complex network of 29 bodies, including departments and agencies, that were overseen by the Chief Secretary. These bodies had multiple departments with thousands of employees.

The Chief Secretary and boards or commissions overseen by them. Each body had a board or commission responsible for managing and directing its activities.

The Commissioners of National Education (1831), the Local Government Board (1872) and the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction (1899) were some of the departments within the Irish Civil Service before 1922.

The 'imperial' civil service from Britain had departments in Ireland that were controlled by British cabinet ministers. These departments played a significant role in Irish administration, many with large staffs.

The Irish Treasury existed before Ireland's independence (1817) and then was absorbed by the British Treasury in 1870, but it still had a branch in Ireland.

Control was generally 'collegial,' which means it was shared among boards or commissions, rather than being controlled by a single individual.

The Chief Secretary was the most significant figure in the civil service hierarchy, supervising the overall system along with various boards and commissions.

The Irish Civil Service was made up of multiple bodies, departments, and agencies with significant staff, governed by boards and supervised by the Chief Secretary.