Royal Irish Constabulary
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The Royal Irish Constabulary was the British-administered police force in Ireland, widely known for its central and controversial role in enforcing British rule and suppressing nationalist movements in the early 20th century.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
law enforcement agency
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police force → |
| administeredBy |
British government
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| associatedForce |
Auxiliary Division
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Black and Tans → |
| awarded |
the prefix "Royal" in 1867
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| badge |
harp and crown emblem
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| characterizedBy |
centralized command structure
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paramilitary organization → |
| conflict |
Easter Rising
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Irish War of Independence NERFINISHED → |
| controversy |
allegations of brutality and repression
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association with Black and Tans → |
| country |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
NERFINISHED
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| dissolutionCause |
establishment of the Irish Free State
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| dissolved |
1922
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| employed |
Irish Catholic officers
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Irish Protestant officers → |
| employerOf |
Royal Irish Constabulary officers
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| excludedFromPolicingArea |
Dublin Metropolitan Police District
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| foundedBy |
British administration in Ireland
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| governedBy |
Irish Constabulary Act 1836
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| hasPart |
Royal Irish Constabulary Auxiliary Division
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Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force → Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve → |
| headquartersLocation |
Dublin
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| inception |
1836
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| jurisdiction |
all of Ireland except Dublin city
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| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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Irish → |
| legalForm |
armed police force
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| notableEvent |
targeted campaign by IRA during 1919–1921
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| notableFor |
central role in policing Ireland under British rule
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controversial methods of law enforcement → |
| operatedIn |
Ireland
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| opposedBy |
Irish Republican Army
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Sinn Féin → |
| partOf |
British security apparatus in Ireland
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| policingArea |
rural Ireland
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small towns in Ireland → |
| predecessor |
Irish Constabulary
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Peace Preservation Force → |
| replacedBy |
Garda Síochána
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Royal Ulster Constabulary → |
| role |
enforced British rule in Ireland
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suppressed Irish nationalist movements → |
| significantDate |
January 1922 disbandment orders issued
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| subordinateTo |
Dublin Castle administration
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| uniformColor |
dark green
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