How one day in 1919 helped shape modern Ireland

 
On January 21st 1919 two RIC officers were killed in Soloheadbeg in an act that many believed started the War of Independence and a few hours later, 200km away, the Dáil sat for the first time. Video: Ronan McGreevy/ Enda O'Dowd

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