On July 11, 1938, Spike Island, a strategically important naval base, was formally handed over from Britain to Ireland. This event was a result of the Anglo-Irish Agreement and marked the return of one of the 'Treaty Ports' that Britain had retained after the 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty. The handover was a moment of great national pride and symbolism for Ireland, signifying a further step towards full sovereignty. The Irish flag was raised over the island, ending 159 years of British occupation and sparking widespread celebrations across the country.
