Ireland

1922

The Four Courts, Dublin, are abandoned by Anti-Treaty forces after a two-day bombardment

Ireland

The Four Courts, Dublin, are abandoned by Anti-Treaty forces after a two-day bombardment. This June 30, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1922

The Irish Civil War starts in Ireland on June 28, 1922

Ireland

The Irish Civil War was a conflict that took place in Ireland from June 28, 1922, to May 24, 1923 was a conflict that followed the Irish War of Independence and accompanied the …

1922

Battle of Dublin

Ireland

The Battle of Dublin took place during the Irish Civil War in June 1922, specifically from June 28 to July 05, 1922 that marked the beginning of the Irish Civil War. Six months …

1922

The Provisional Government of the Irish Free State bombards the Four Courts in Dublin, and the Civil War begins

Ireland

The Provisional Government of the Irish Free State bombards the Four Courts in Dublin, and the Civil War begins. This June 28, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history …

1922

Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese)

Ireland

Longford, born Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is shot and killed by the IRA on the steps of his home in London (link to Wild Geese). This June 22, 1922 entry records a moment in …

1922

The Royal Ulster Constabulary is established

Ireland

The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) was name of the police force in Northern Ireland from 1922 to 2001. It was founded on 1 June 1922 out of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC). At …

1922

De Valera and Collins agree to a pact

Ireland

Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins reach an agreement known as the “Collins–de Valera Pact” in May 1922, ahead of the Irish general election in June. The pact proposes that pro- …

1922

Nicky Rackard, Wexford hurler, is born in Killane, Co. Wexford

Ireland

Nicky Rackard, Wexford hurler, is born in Killane, Co. Wexford. This April 28, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1922

Led by Rory O'Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin

Ireland

Led by Rory O’Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin. This April 14, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1922

Special Powers Act is introduced in Northern Ireland

Ireland

The Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1922 (12 & 13 Geo. 5. c. 5 (N.I.)), often referred to simply as the Special Powers Act and known as the …

1922

Craig-Collins Pact is signed in London. Irish Free State formally recognizes Northern Ireland government

Ireland

The prime minister of Northern Ireland, Sir James Craig, and the provisional prime minister of Southern Ireland, Michael Collins, met in London to agree terms to end the violence …

1922

George Bernard Shaws Back to Methusaleh V premieres in New York

Ireland

George Bernard Shaw’s “Back to Methuselah V” premiered in New York on February 27, 1922. “Back to Methuselah” is not a single play but rather a series …