Celtic history archive
1922
Ireland
The Irish Constitution for the Free State, drafted by the Thomas Cosgrove Dáil, is adopted. This October 11, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1922
Ireland
Proportional representation for local elections is abolished in Northern Ireland. This September 11, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1922
Ireland
The newly elected Daíl Éireann meets to frame its constitution and elects William T. Cosgrave President of the Executive Committee. This September 9, 1922 entry records a moment in …
1922
Ireland
Dónal Foley, journalist, humorist and author of Man Bites Dog column in the Irish Times, is born in Ring, Co. Waterford. This September 4, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic …
1922
Ireland
Michael Collins - Irish general - killed. This August 22, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1922
Ireland
RIC is disbanded to be replaced by the Garda Síochána. This August 17, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.
1922
Ireland
Arthur Griffith, the founder of Sinn Féin and a key figure in the Irish independence movement, died of a cerebral hemorrhage on August 12, 1922. His death occurred during a …
1922
Ireland
Fulton Mackay, a well-known Scottish character actor, was born on August 12, 1922 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He is best remembered for his role as the stern but fair …
1922
Ireland
Harry Boland shot by Free Staters in Skerries; he would die three days later
1922
Ireland
The Irish Free State offensive of July–September 1922 was the decisive military stroke of the Irish Civil War. It was carried out by the National Army of the newly created Irish …
1922
Ireland
Cathal Brugha; born Charles William St John Burgess; 18 July 1874 – 7 July 1922) Career Highlights Irish republican politician Served as Minister for Defence from 1919 to 1922 …
1922
Ireland
Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces. The Irish Civil War was a conflict between supporters and opponents of the Anglo-Irish …