1921
IRA & the British Army reach a truce
Ireland
A truce between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the British crown forces came into effect at twelve o’clock (noon) on Monday, 11 July 1921. The truce had been agreed on the …
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Ireland
1921
Eamon De Valera orders the American flag flown in Dublin
Ireland
In 1921, Ireland celebrated America’s Independence Day on July 4th by prominently displaying the American flag throughout Dublin and other parts of the country. The Irish people …
1921
First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace
Ireland
First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace. This June 22, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
1921
George V opens the first Northern Ireland Parliament. James Craig becomes Northern Irelands first Prime Minister
Ireland
George V opens the first Northern Ireland Parliament. James Craig becomes Northern Irelands first Prime Minister. This June 7, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1921
The first sitting of the Northern Ireland Parliament takes place
Ireland
The first sitting of the Northern Ireland Parliament takes place. This June 5, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
The Dublin brigade of the IRA attacks and sets fire to the Customs House; 120 of its men are captured and 11 are killed
Ireland
The Dublin brigade of the IRA attacks and sets fire to the Customs House; 120 of its men are captured and 11 are killed. This May 25, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
1921
1st parliament for Northern Ireland is elected
Ireland
1st parliament for Northern Ireland is elected. This May 24, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
IRA troops under Tom Maguire fight off 600 English troops in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo
Ireland
IRA troops under Tom Maguire fight off 600 English troops in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. This May 3, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant
Ireland
Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant. This May 2, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1921
Tom Barry and the West Cork Flying Column routs a superior force from the Essex Regiment at Crossbarry
Ireland
The Crossbarry ambush or Battle of Crossbarry occurred on 19 March 1921 and was one of the largest engagements of the Irish War of Independence. It took place near the small …
1921
First women jurors in Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Ireland
The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It became law when it received royal assent on 23 December 1919. The act enabled women …
1921
Sir James Comyn, lawyer, is born in Dublin
Ireland
Sir James Peter Comyn (8 March 1921 – 5 January 1997) was an Irish-born barrister and English High Court judge. The scion of a prominent Nationalist legal family, Comyn was sent to …