On This Day / June 10, 1921
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Summary: On This Day – 10th June 1921, details emerged of a secret Irish–Soviet treaty, while Viceroy FitzAlan urged Belfast to abandon sectarian violence and embrace reconciliation. Edited by Éamon Phoenix.
Irish-Russian Treaty | On This Day – 10th June 1921
A WHITE Paper was issued yesterday giving particulars from documents, said to have been captured in Dublin, of a proposed treaty between the Russian Soviet Republic and the Republic of Ireland.
The draft, dated Dublin, June 15th, 1920, pledges the Republic of Ireland to promote the recognition of the Russian Soviet Republic by the nations of the world on condition of a reciprocal attitude.
After outlining the various commercial clauses, the treaty states that the avowed purpose of both parties is to end Imperial exploitation.
A memorandum by Dr Patrick McCartan (Sinn Fein MP for Kings County, now in Russia) reveals his intention of asking for 50,000 rifles to be run into Ireland.
Viceroy on Belfast Riots
SPEAKING at Belfast City Hall yesterday, the Irish Viceroy, Lord FitzAlan said he could not forget what was due to Ulster in the Ulster Division at the Somme (applause).
He added: ‘I have only one fault and one criticism to make about Belfast. There are occasions when you are too fond of having riots.
“You want to see the inhabitants of this great city living in friendship with one another. Let us remember there is a great thing called charity.’ (Applause.)
Gaeltacht College Reopens
PREPARATIONS are well advanced for the inauguration of the eighth session of St Malachy’s College of Irish, Ballycastle on July 4,1921.
Students of all stages of proficiency will find classes to suit them.
In this connection boating excursions to Rathlin Island are very often arranged so that those anxious to practise the language with the islanders may do so.
Prospectus and fuller information may be had from M. Maguigin, Irish College, Bank Street, Belfast.
(Éamon Phoenix editor’s note: Founded in 1913, this summer Gaelic college used native Irish speakers from Rathlin and Glenariffe.
Meanwhile, a British White paper confirmed a secret treaty between the Irish Republic and the Soviet Union in 1920.
Tyrone IRB figure Dr Patrick McCartan TD was instructed by President de Valera to negotiate an interest-free loan of £25,000 to Soviet Russia as the Russian Revolution continued.
In exchange, the Soviets offered part of the Russian Crown Jewels as collateral.
The deal, however, did not prevent the Soviets from rejecting a proposed trade pact with Ireland.
Harry Boland brought the jewels back to Dublin and, following the treaty split, instructed his family that they be given to de Valera when he returned to power.
This occurred in 1932, but the jewels lay forgotten in government offices until they were discovered in the late 1940s by the finance minister, Patrick McGilligan.
They were returned to the Soviet Union which promptly repaid the loan.)
On This Day – 10th June 1921
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Summary: On This Day – 10th June 1921, details emerged of a secret Irish–Soviet treaty, while Viceroy FitzAlan urged Belfast to abandon sectarian violence and embrace reconciliation. Edited by Éamon Phoenix.
Irish-Russian Treaty | On This Day – 10th June 1921
A WHITE Paper was issued yesterday giving particulars from documents, said to have been captured in Dublin, of a proposed treaty between the Russian Soviet Republic and the Republic of Ireland.
The draft, dated Dublin, June 15th, 1920, pledges the Republic of Ireland to promote the recognition of the Russian Soviet Republic by the nations of the world on condition of a reciprocal attitude.
After outlining the various commercial clauses, the treaty states that the avowed purpose of both parties is to end Imperial exploitation.
A memorandum by Dr Patrick McCartan (Sinn Fein MP for Kings County, now in Russia) reveals his intention of asking for 50,000 rifles to be run into Ireland.
Viceroy on Belfast Riots
SPEAKING at Belfast City Hall yesterday, the Irish Viceroy, Lord FitzAlan said he could not forget what was due to Ulster in the Ulster Division at the Somme (applause).
He added: ‘I have only one fault and one criticism to make about Belfast. There are occasions when you are too fond of having riots.
“You want to see the inhabitants of this great city living in friendship with one another. Let us remember there is a great thing called charity.’ (Applause.)
Gaeltacht College Reopens
PREPARATIONS are well advanced for the inauguration of the eighth session of St Malachy’s College of Irish, Ballycastle on July 4,1921.
Students of all stages of proficiency will find classes to suit them.
In this connection boating excursions to Rathlin Island are very often arranged so that those anxious to practise the language with the islanders may do so.
Prospectus and fuller information may be had from M. Maguigin, Irish College, Bank Street, Belfast.
(Éamon Phoenix editor’s note: Founded in 1913, this summer Gaelic college used native Irish speakers from Rathlin and Glenariffe.
Meanwhile, a British White paper confirmed a secret treaty between the Irish Republic and the Soviet Union in 1920.
Tyrone IRB figure Dr Patrick McCartan TD was instructed by President de Valera to negotiate an interest-free loan of £25,000 to Soviet Russia as the Russian Revolution continued.
In exchange, the Soviets offered part of the Russian Crown Jewels as collateral.
The deal, however, did not prevent the Soviets from rejecting a proposed trade pact with Ireland.
Harry Boland brought the jewels back to Dublin and, following the treaty split, instructed his family that they be given to de Valera when he returned to power.
This occurred in 1932, but the jewels lay forgotten in government offices until they were discovered in the late 1940s by the finance minister, Patrick McGilligan.
They were returned to the Soviet Union which promptly repaid the loan.)
On This Day – 10th June 1921
Further Reading on Irish History:
List of other On This Day columns
Other resources: National Library of Ireland Irish News CAIN Archive
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Summary: On This Day – 10th June 1921, details emerged of a secret Irish–Soviet treaty, while Viceroy FitzAlan urged Belfast to abandon sectarian violence and embrace reconciliation. Edited by Éamon Phoenix.
Irish-Russian Treaty | On This Day – 10th June 1921
A WHITE Paper was issued yesterday giving particulars from documents, said to have been captured in Dublin, of a proposed treaty between the Russian Soviet Republic and the Republic of Ireland.
The draft, dated Dublin, June 15th, 1920, pledges the Republic of Ireland to promote the recognition of the Russian Soviet Republic by the nations of the world on condition of a reciprocal attitude.
After outlining the various commercial clauses, the treaty states that the avowed purpose of both parties is to end Imperial exploitation.
A memorandum by Dr Patrick McCartan (Sinn Fein MP for Kings County, now in Russia) reveals his intention of asking for 50,000 rifles to be run into Ireland.
Viceroy on Belfast Riots
SPEAKING at Belfast City Hall yesterday, the Irish Viceroy, Lord FitzAlan said he could not forget what was due to Ulster in the Ulster Division at the Somme (applause).
He added: ‘I have only one fault and one criticism to make about Belfast. There are occasions when you are too fond of having riots.
“You want to see the inhabitants of this great city living in friendship with one another. Let us remember there is a great thing called charity.’ (Applause.)
Gaeltacht College Reopens
PREPARATIONS are well advanced for the inauguration of the eighth session of St Malachy’s College of Irish, Ballycastle on July 4,1921.
Students of all stages of proficiency will find classes to suit them.
In this connection boating excursions to Rathlin Island are very often arranged so that those anxious to practise the language with the islanders may do so.
Prospectus and fuller information may be had from M. Maguigin, Irish College, Bank Street, Belfast.
(Éamon Phoenix editor’s note: Founded in 1913, this summer Gaelic college used native Irish speakers from Rathlin and Glenariffe.
Meanwhile, a British White paper confirmed a secret treaty between the Irish Republic and the Soviet Union in 1920.
Tyrone IRB figure Dr Patrick McCartan TD was instructed by President de Valera to negotiate an interest-free loan of £25,000 to Soviet Russia as the Russian Revolution continued.
In exchange, the Soviets offered part of the Russian Crown Jewels as collateral.
The deal, however, did not prevent the Soviets from rejecting a proposed trade pact with Ireland.
Harry Boland brought the jewels back to Dublin and, following the treaty split, instructed his family that they be given to de Valera when he returned to power.
This occurred in 1932, but the jewels lay forgotten in government offices until they were discovered in the late 1940s by the finance minister, Patrick McGilligan.
They were returned to the Soviet Union which promptly repaid the loan.)
On This Day – 10th June 1921
Further Reading on Irish History:
List of other On This Day columns
Other resources: National Library of Ireland Irish News CAIN Archive
On This Day is a daily column in the Irish News looking back either 50 or 100 years. The column was compiled by Dr Éamon Phoenix from the mid 1980s until autumn, 2022. The Foundation is very grateful to the Irish News for giving permission to reproduce Eamon’s columns. Funding gratefully received from Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and the Magill Trust.
* The Foundation has worked hard to recreate Eamon’s distinctive voice through AI. Since this is an emerging technology, occasional imperfections may be audible.