1. Irish Republican Army: Origins, Objectives, and Doctrines
By,
Jessica Kay

2. Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland was granted Home Rule in 1920
Controlled by London
Fighting began in the streets
British Government sent British Army to restore Law and Order
Irish Republican Army

3. Seceded from the Irish Republican Army and created Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) in 1969.
Origins

4. Objectives Free Ireland from British Imperialism.
Establish 32-county Democratic Socialist Republic
Objectives

5. Doctrines First statement produced on January 17, 1970
Framed as defenders of Catholic Communities
Based on Justice and Christian Principles
“Green Book”
Doctrines