1922 in Ireland
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See also: 1921 in Ireland, other events of 1922, 1923 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.
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[edit] Events
- January 2 - The first edition of the newspaper Poblacht na hÉireann is published. It is established by republican opponents to the Anglo-Irish Treaty who declare their fealty to the Irish Republic.
- January 6 - The terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty are published. Eamon de Valera offers his resignation as President.
- January 7 - Dáil Éireann votes on the Treaty following Arthur Griffith's motion for approval. The result is 64 in favour and 57 against.
- January 9 - Éamon de Valera fails to be re-elected as President of Irish Republic.
- January 10 - Arthur Griffith is elected President of the Provisional Government. Michael Collins becomes Minister for Finance. Eamon de Valera and 56 of his supporters walk out of Dáil Éireann.
- January 16 - Dublin castle handed over to Michael Collins
- January 30 - The first meeting of the committee to draft a constitution for the Irish Free State takes place under the chairmanship of Michael Collins.
- January 31 - The first edition of Iris Oifigiúil is published; it is the newspaper of record of the state and replaces the Dublin Gazette.
- February 1 - The formal handing over of Beggar's Bush Barracks takes place in Dublin. This marks the first act of British withdrawal from Ireland.
- February 7 - At the opening of the British parliament in Westminster, King George V says that the world is anxiously awaiting the final establishment of the Irish Free State.
- February 10 - The Treaty Bill is introduced in the British House of Commons. It provides for the dissolution of the "Southern Ireland" parliament and the election of a parliament to which the Provisional Government will be responsible.
- February 12 - At the launch of the Republican Party, Éamon de Valera says that the Treaty denies the sovereignty of the Irish people.
- April 1 - The British Government orders the release of all Irish prisoners in British prisons convicted of seditious offences.
- April 26 - The Irish Hierarchy implores the people of Ireland to accept the Treaty and to make the best of the freedom which it brings.
- May 4 - A conference at the Mansion House between both sections of the Irish Republican Army secures a three-day truce.
- May 16 - The final group of British troops leave the Curragh Army Camp.
- June 12 - In Windsor Castle, King George V receives the colours of the six Irish regiments that are to be disbanded - the Royal Irish Regiment, the Connaught Rangers, the South Irish Horse, the Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment, the Royal Munster Fusiliers and the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
- June 30 - An official bulletin announces that anti-treaty forces have stormed the Four Courts and take 33 prisoners.
- July 5 - Cathal Brugha refuses to surrender and is badly wounded as he tries to escape from the Hamman Hotel in Dublin.
- July 13 - The government appoints a War Council, comprising Michael Collins, Richard Mulcahy and Eoin O'Duffy, to direct military operations against the Irregulars.
- July 16 - 300 Irregulars are captured in Dundalk, County Louth by the National Army. 70 more surrender in County Sligo and the last stronghold of the Irregulars in County Donegal is captured.
- July 27 - 105 Irregular prisoners escape from Dundalk Jail.
- July 31 - Éamon de Valera's Private Secretary, Harry Boland, is seriously wounded while resisting arrest in a hotel room in Dublin.
- August 12 - Arthur Griffith dies suddenly in Dublin. He founded Sinn Féin, was a supporter of national self-reliance and led the Treaty negotiations in 1921.
- August 16 - The funeral of Arthur Griffith takes place at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. W.T. Cosgrave delivers the graveside oration.
- August 17 - Dublin Castle is formally handed over to the Irish Republican Army as the last British Army troops leave.
- August 22 - Michael Collins is killed in an ambush at Béal na Bláth, County Cork. In his 32 years of life he fought during the Easter Rising in 1916, he was a member of the delegation that negotiated the Treaty in 1921 and at the time of his death he was Commander-in-Chief of the government forces.
- August 28 - All businessess close for the day as a mark of respect due to the funeral of Michael Collins which takes place today. Richard Mulcahy delivers the graveside oration.
- September 9 - The first meeting of the Provisional Parliament, or the Third Dáil, takes place at Leinster House. W.T. Cosgrave is elected President of Dáil Éireann and Chairman of the Provisional Government.
- September 18 - W.T. Cosgrave introduces the Constitution of Saorstát Éireann Bill to enable the implementation of the Treaty between Great Britain and Ireland.
- November 24 - Erskine Childers is executed for the unlawful possession of a gun. The gun was presented to him by Michael Collins in 1920 as a gift.
- December 6 - Twelve months after the signing of the Treaty the Irish Free State officially comes into existence.
- December 11 - Pope Pius XI sends a message to the government of the Irish Free State praying for a happy era of peace and prosperity.
- December 13 - The Oireachtas meets for the first time. The Governor-General, T.M. Healy, delivers the first address to both houses. A message from King George V is also read out.
[edit] Arts and literature
[edit] Sports
- The All-Ireland Champions are Kilkenny (hurling) and Dublin (football)
- St James's Gate win the first Free State League and Cup.
[edit] Births
- January 26 - Seán Flanagan, solicitor, captain winning Mayo All Ireland football teams in 1950 and 1951, Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) repesenting Mayo, Cabinet Minister and Member of the European Parliament
- February 13 - Francis Pym, second Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
- June 4 - Terry de Valera, youngest son of Eamon de Valera and Sinead de Valera, solicitor, Taxing Master of Supreme Court until 1992
- June 14 - Kevin Roche, architect.
- July 30 - James Dooge, former Fine Gael TD and Cabinet Minister.
- August 12 - Humphrey Atkins, fifth Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
- October 1 - Neil Blaney, former Fianna Fáil TD and Cabinet Minister.
- December 19 - Eamonn Andrews, broadcaster, Chairman RTE
[edit] Deaths
- January 5 Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton CVO, OBE, Anglo-Irish explorer, remembered for his Antarctic expedition of 1914–1916 in the ship Endurance.
- April 16 - Frank Lawless, member of 1st Dáil representing Dublin North
- May 31 - Joseph McGuinness, member of 1st Dáil representing Longford
- July 7 - Cathal Brugha, company director, Ceann Comhairle of 1st Dáil, (Anti Treaty)
- August 2 - Harry Boland, Sinn Féin member of 1st Dáil (Anti Treaty)
- August 12 - Arthur Griffith, journalist, first leader of Sinn Féin and former President of Dáil Éireann, (Pro Treaty)
- August 22 - Michael Collins, accountant, Irish Revolutionary and Commander-in-Chief of the Irish Free State Army, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Finance
- November 24 - Robert Erskine Childers, author, Irish Nationalist, secretary-general of delegation that negotiated the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Teachta Dála for Kildare-Wicklow, father of President Erskine Childers, executed by Irish Free State authorities
- December 8 - Liam Mellowes, member of 1st Dáil. Executed in Mountjoy Jail
- December 25 - Joseph MacDonagh, insurance broker, Sinn Féin member of 1st Dáil representing Tipperary North, (Anti Treaty)
