The Government of Ireland Act 1914 was a significant piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament aimed at providing self-government to Ireland. It established a devolved parliament in Dublin, allowing for local governance while still remaining under British rule. However, the implementation of the act was delayed due to the outbreak of World War I. The act was intended to address the demands of Irish nationalists, particularly the Irish Parliamentary Party, but faced opposition from Unionists in the north, who wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom. This tension ultimately contributed to the complex political landscape in Ireland, leading to further conflict and the eventual partition of Ireland in 1921.