1919 in Ireland

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See also: 1918 in Ireland, other events of 1919, 1920 in Ireland and the list of 'years in Ireland'.

Events

• January 21: The first Dáil Éireann meets in the Mansion House, Dublin. Cathal Brugha is elected as Acting President.
• The Irish War of Independence begins.
• Alcock & Brown land at Clifden, Galway after completeing the first transatlantic flight.

Arts and literature

Sports

• The All-Ireland Champions are Cork (hurling) and Kildare (football)

Births

Deaths