Sheila Kelly

21.📍Belfast. Proud Cumann na mBan member. Tiocfaidh ár lá! (Our day will come!). Fighting for our #IrishRepublic

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

As treaty negotiations are coming to a close, I must prepare for the inevitable conflict that will erupt here in Belfast, as northern republics will surely never accept the treaty willingly. Thus, I must retire from Twitter. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

Looks like the closest we’ll ever get to an Irish Republic was when Pearse issued the proclamation in 1916. What Collins has done is a cop out! I guess all he cares about is independence — if you can call it that — on paper but not in nature. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

Why is our delegation returning already? I hope this means treaty talks have gone favorably. In all honesty, however, with rumors of the oath and partition, I have lost much faith in Collins and wouldn’t be surprised if he failed us. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@Michael39215951 The South has the luxury of seeing the treaty this way. For us in the North, we want the right to fully govern ourselves too. I do not think that is radical, I think that is basic national ideology. I say no Home Rule but independence entirely. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@NedBoylan If Griffith and Collins truly signed a treaty with terms forcing us to take an oath of allegiance and partitioning northern Irish counties, then they were weak and all hope is lost! If these are the terms, they must surely expect a civil war! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@Jeffrey_Burns50 The Oath compromises our basic right to liberty and choice. It forces us as a whole country to pledge allyship to a nation who has discriminated against us for centuries. Us Irish should not be bound to such folly. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@Jeffrey_Burns50 If they do agree and accept the Oath of Allegiance, all the fighting from the IRA, Cumann na mBan, and violence we all suffered will be for nothing! Is basic independence truly such a complicated concept? Let Ireland be free! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

From the Plantation of Ulster to the Act of Union, Britain has always thought they could just come in, usurp a country, and utterly change it without care for the citizens there. I say NO MORE! The treaty must allow us to reclaim Ireland wholly! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

Belfast has erupted and is in shambles. If this violence doesn’t stop, there will be nothing left of my city for our new Republic! We must stand strong and preserve the city as we await treaty results. We shall have independence soon, just wait! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

All Protestant, loyalist James Craig has done in his 5 months as Prime Minister of Northern Ireland has pandered to his Unionist followers and completely snubbed Northern Republics. I would be very surprised if he did fight for a United Ireland. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

I wish that they could see that partitioning Ireland is only going to do exactly that: break apart the island and thus break apart families. They are loyal to their Unionist clientele, but not to their country. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

All this waiting on the treaty results is creating so much tension. Today, my parents threatened to disown me if I continue on with my “radical” beliefs. All I want is a free Ireland! They are so blinded by their business and fear of Britain! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@mightymargareto Agreed! Just as any new nation does, you build little by little, brick by brick. Rome wasn’t built in a day. I am confident we will succeed and thrive! We will finally govern ourselves according to our standards, morals, and traditions. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@henrywoods316 @Jeffrey_Burns50 Sure, we can still remain “Irish” as part of the UK, only our language, tradition, religion and virtually whole identity will stripped from us as it already has! But sure, we will somehow still be “Irish”..I guess if that’s your definition of it #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@Michael39215951 To be honest, I’m dreading the results. My family and I are torn on the treaty. But at the same time, I just want all of this to be over. The violence has to stop. That my family and I can agree on. #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@AngelVa69775426 @IrishNsu I didn’t think negotiations were over yet. We still have time! Let us keep hope in a free Irish Republic! I can’t possibly imagine Collins and Griffith being that weak and yielding so much of the country. They would have a riot on their hands! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

I heard that our country might be offered up as a “Dominion” of Britain. That would not even be a compromise! This “joint” treaty is looking very one-sided to me. I hope our Irish delegation fights for our republic and full independence. #NSUIrishHistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

After hearing rumors of partitioning Ireland, I truly will never understand why Unionists can’t just move to their beloved Britain and leave us who love their Irish country out of this mess! If you want to be a part of Britain, then leave! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty

[Sheila Kelly @SheilaK3240]

@RuariWalsh32 While it is heartbreaking that the youth are fearful, I am grateful that they are witnessing firsthand the extent Britain will go to hold our country captive. As a young person myself, it has only made me love my country even more! #nsuirishhistory #AngloIrishTreaty