David McCullagh presents the RTÉ One Six-One News from Downing Street on the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921. This short film explains the background to the Treaty, how was negotiated, the people involved and issues at stake. Featured is UCD historian, Dr. Darragh Gannon.

Broadcast: 6 December 2021

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