Arthur Griffith, a dual monarchist who never held a gun, signed a treaty, and passed away, is now being referred to as the 'father of the Irish revolution.' This title has sparked debate and comparisons to other influential Irish figures. The context of Griffith's role as the 'father of the revolution' is linked to the period of 1900-1922, culminating in the Irish Revolution and War of Independence from 1916-1922, leading to official independence after a thousand years of British rule. Despite differing opinions, some individuals like _PeterRyan express respect for Griffith as a founding father of Ireland.
Look at that, the Irish really WERE the problem https://t.co/aL4EFWIOra
What a snake. The whole point of the Irish fighting to have their own country was self determination. Imagine telling Irish revolutionaries the Irish would one day become minorities in a homeland they fought and died for. https://t.co/gBJBUj5hjd
Like if you respect the founding father of Ireland Arthur Griffith! https://t.co/kxwixL7ojV
There's dozens of great Irish people we could say this about through hundreds of years. The context of Griffith as "father of the revolution" concerns the chapter of 1900-1922 culminating in the Irish Revolution / WoI of 1916-1922 which won official independence since 1000 yrs. https://t.co/3BeEtcSLo8 https://t.co/jILehNvbzf
For clarification, this is the father of the Irish revolution. Without Tone, we'd have been consigned to history as a soulless british colony. https://t.co/Ra30xIAgUT
Wow, a military drill. Something you'd have done in Na Fianna at 14. Certainly qualifies a dual monarchist to be labelled as the "father of the Irish revolution" https://t.co/sAA0ooVu0P
The dual monarchist who never held a gun, signed the treaty, and dropped dead is now the "father of the Irish revolution" 😂😂😂 https://t.co/O5kqH6mKWn