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===Between the Wars===

===Between the Wars===

During the period between the Irish Civil War and [[World War II]], the IRA was largely engaged in social issues, which they approached from a left-wing perspective. While a number of IRA men joined the Marxist [[International Brigades]] during the [[Spanish Civil War]], they engaged in generally non-violent protest in Ireland. This approach was unpopular, partially due to the influence of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in Ireland, and IRA membership dwindled.

During the period between the Irish Civil War and [[World War II]], the IRA was largely engaged in social issues, which they approached from an increasingly left-wing perspective. While a number of IRA men joined the Marxist [[International Brigades]] during the [[Spanish Civil War]], they also engaged in violent attacks against the authorities in both North and South. This approach was unpopular, largely  due to the oposition of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in Ireland. As time passed, IRA membership dwindled and many experienced veterans dropped out of the movement.

===World War II===

===World War II===