Formation of the Irish Free State "After centuries of strife Britain adds a contented New Dominion to the Crown". "At 2.o'clock in the morning - after a day and a night when there seemed no hope - the Dail Eireann delegates agreed to an arrangement whereby all Ireland - except Ulster - becomes a Free State". "The standing of the Irish Free State will be similar to that of our other Dominions, owing allegiance to the King. Ulster may join the new state if she wishes". "The men who signed for DAIL EIREANN Mr Arthur Griffith...left Mr. R.C. Barton...centre". View of the two men with another man.