The Irish Civil War Starts in Ireland on June 28, 1922
June 28, 1922
The Irish Civil War was a conflict that took place in Ireland from June 28, 1922, to May 24, 1923 was a conflict that …
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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)
June 22, 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 …
The Royal Ulster Constabulary Is Established
May 31, 1922
The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) was name of the police force in Northern Ireland from 1922 to 2001. It was founded …
De Valera and Collins Agree to a Pact
May 20, 1922
Éamon de Valera and Michael Collins reach an agreement known as the “Collins–de Valera Pact” in May 1922, ahead of the …
Nicky Rackard, Wexford Hurler, Is Born in Killane, Co. Wexford
April 28, 1922
Nicky Rackard, Wexford hurler, is born in Killane, Co. Wexford. This April 28, 1922 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Led by Rory O'Connor, Forces Against the Anglo-Irish Treaty Seize the Four Courts in Dublin
April 14, 1922
Led by Rory O’Connor, forces against the Anglo-Irish Treaty seize the Four Courts in Dublin. This April 14, 1922 …
Special Powers Act Is Introduced in Northern Ireland
April 7, 1922
The Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1922 (12 & 13 Geo. 5. c. 5 (N.I.)), often referred to …
Craig-Collins Pact Is Signed in London. Irish Free State Formally Recognizes Northern Ireland Government
March 30, 1922
The prime minister of Northern Ireland, Sir James Craig, and the provisional prime minister of Southern Ireland, Michael …
George Bernard Shaws Back to Methusaleh v Premieres in New York
March 13, 1922
George Bernard Shaw’s “Back to Methuselah V” premiered in New York on February 27, 1922. “Back …
Arthur Griffith and His Ministers Assume Seat of Government at Dublin Castle
January 16, 1922
Arthur Joseph Griffith (31 March 1871 – 12 August 1922) was an Irish writer, newspaper editor and politician who founded …
Michael Collins Takes Over Control of Dublin Castle
January 16, 1922
On January 16, 1922, Michael Collins, on behalf of the new Irish Free State, took over control of Dublin Castle from the …
Arthur Griffith Is Elected Taoiseach
January 9, 1922
Arthur Griffith was elected as the first head of government, then known as “President of Dáil Éireann,” …