In relation to the British Occupation in Ireland, what does the IRA stand for.

The IRA stands for the Irish Republican Army. It was a paramilitary organization formed in 1919, initially with the aim to establish an independent republic in Ireland and end British rule. The IRA was involved in armed resistance against British forces during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) and subsequently fought in the Irish Civil War (1922-1923). The organization has had several iterations throughout history, with the Provisional IRA being the most prominent during the conflict in Northern Ireland known as "The Troubles" (1969-1998). The IRA has sought to promote Irish nationalism and unification and has used both political and military means to achieve its objectives.