1922 in Ireland

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Contents

1 Events

2 Arts and literature

3 Sports

4 Births

5 Deaths

Events

January 2 - The first edition of the newspaper Poblacht na hÉireann is published. It is established by republican opponents to the Treaty who declare their loyalty 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 - Eamon 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 30 - The first meeting of the committee to draft a constitution for the Irish Free State takes place under the chairmanship of Michael Collins.
February 1 - The formal handing over of Beggar's Bush Barracks takes place in Dublin. This marks the first act of British withdrawl 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 House of Commons. It provides for the dissolution of the Southern parliament and the election of a parliament to which the Provisional Government will be responsible.
February 12 - At the launch of the Republican Party, Eamon de Valera says that the Treaty denies the sovereignty of the Irish people.
April 1 - The British Government orders the release of all prisoners in British prisons convicted of Sinn Féin 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 undoubtedly brings.
May 4 - A conference at the Mansion House between both sections of the IRA 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 Connacht 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 National troops 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 appointes 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 ore 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 - Eamon 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 An Garda Síochána as the last Royal Irish Constabulary members 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 to defend the Irish Republic.
December 5 - Twelve months after the signing of the Treaty the Irish Free State offficially 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.