The wide historical and political knowledge of the editors gave "Irish Standard" far more detailed coverage of international affairs than most other contemporary newspapers. In 1918, the "Irish Standard" anticipated the end of the First World War almost to the month. After World War I, the "Irish Standard" resumed its criticisms of British policies toward Ireland, reporting on the defeat of the Irish Parliamentary Party and Home Rule in 1918. The Irish war of Independence is covered extensively through the last issue of the paper, on June 19, 1920.