IRA & the British Army Reach a Truce
July 11, 1921
A truce between the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the British crown forces came into effect at twelve o’clock (noon) …
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Belfast Bloody Sunday, 1921
July 10, 1921
Bloody Sunday or Belfast’s Bloody Sunday was a day of violence in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 10 July 1921, …
Eamon De Valera Orders the American Flag Flown in Dublin
July 4, 1921
In 1921, Ireland celebrated America’s Independence Day on July 4th by prominently displaying the American flag …
First Ulster Parliament, Led by Sir James Craig, Is Formally Opened by King George V, Who Appeals for Peace
June 22, 1921
First Ulster parliament, led by Sir James Craig, is formally opened by King George V, who appeals for peace. This June …
George v Opens the First Northern Ireland Parliament. James Craig Becomes Northern Irelands First Prime Minister
June 7, 1921
George V opens the first Northern Ireland Parliament. James Craig becomes Northern Irelands first Prime Minister. This …
The First Sitting of the Northern Ireland Parliament Takes Place
June 5, 1921
The first sitting of the Northern Ireland Parliament takes place. This June 5, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic …
The Dublin Brigade of the IRA Attacks and Sets Fire to the Customs House; 120 of Its Men Are Captured and 11 Are Killed
May 25, 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. …
1st Parliament for Northern Ireland Is Elected
May 24, 1921
1st parliament for Northern Ireland is elected. This May 24, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected …
IRA Troops Under Tom Maguire Fight Off 600 English Troops in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo
May 3, 1921
IRA troops under Tom Maguire fight off 600 English troops in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. This May 3, 1921 entry records a …
Lord FitzAlan of Derwent Becomes the First Catholic Lord Lieutenant
May 2, 1921
Lord FitzAlan of Derwent becomes the first Catholic lord lieutenant. This May 2, 1921 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Tom Barry and the West Cork Flying Column Routs a Superior Force From the Essex Regiment at Crossbarry
March 19, 1921
The Crossbarry ambush or Battle of Crossbarry occurred on 19 March 1921 and was one of the largest engagements of the …
First Women Jurors in Glasgow Sheriff Court.
March 15, 1921
The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It became law when it …