Ireland

1947

The Health Act extends the powers of county councils and provides maternity care

Ireland

The Health Act of 1947 in Ireland was a landmark piece of legislation that significantly expanded the role of local authorities, particularly county councils, in the provision of …

1947

Soviet Union blocks Ireland’s UN application

Ireland

The Soviet Union blocks Ireland’s application for entry into the UN on the grounds that Ireland, being neutral, had not helped to set up the organization.

1947

Jim Larkin, Irish labor leader, dies

Ireland

Jim Larkin, an Irish labor leader and socialist, was a central figure in the Irish labor movement in the early 20th century. He is best known for his role in organizing and leading …

1947

Matt Molloy of the Chieftains, born

Ireland

Matt Molloy, the renowned Irish musician and flutist, was born on January 12, 1947. He is widely recognized for his contributions to traditional Irish music and his significant …

1948

Singer Barbara Dickson, born.

Ireland

Singer Barbara Dickson, born. This September 27, 1948 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1948

John Robert Gregg, Irish Inventor of Gregg Shorthand, died

Ireland

John Robert Gregg, Irish Inventor of Gregg Shorthand, died. This February 23, 1948 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1949

Edith Oenone Somerville, Irish novelist, dies in Castletownshend, Co. Cork.

Ireland

Edith Oenone Somerville, celebrated Irish novelist and illustrator, dies in Castletownshend, Co. Cork in 1949. In her late twenties, she formed a close literary partnership with …

1949

The British Government recognizes the Republic of Ireland

Ireland

The British Government recognizes the Republic of Ireland. This May 17, 1949 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1949

Ireland declared a full republic and withdrawn from British Commonwealth.

Ireland

The Republic of Ireland Act was an enactment of Oireachtas Éireann passed in 1948, which came into force on April 18, 1949 and which declared that the official description of …

1950

Petrol rationing, introduced during WW2, was ended.

Ireland

Petrol rationing, introduced during WW2, was ended. This May 26, 1950 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.

1951

Conservatives won the General Election with a majority of, 26, beginning, 13 years of government.

Ireland

Conservatives won the General Election with a majority of, 26, beginning, 13 years of government. This October 25, 1951 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with …

1951

Eamon de Valera becomes Taoiseach

Ireland

Eamon de Valera becomes Taoiseach. This June 13, 1951 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.