Death of William Joseph Walsh
Walsh dies in Dublin after more than three decades as archbishop and is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.
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1921 in Ireland
Explore 54 historical events and records for Ireland in 1921.
Historical records for Ireland in 1921
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April
July
War of Independence Truce
Accepts the truce that ends major hostilities in the War of Independence and opens the way to negotiations.
Treaty Negotiations
Meets British Prime Minister David Lloyd George during exploratory talks preceding the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations.
August
Constitution of Ireland
De Valera rejects Dominion status for Ireland
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Collins crushes opposition to the Free State Treaty in Dublin & is ambushed in Cork
Assassination of Michael John "Mick" Collins
Collins crushes opposition to the Free State Treaty in Dublin & is ambushed in Cork
Death of Michael John Mick Collins
Death of Michael Collins
Free State
Collins crushes opposition to the Free State Treaty in Dublin & is ambushed in Cork
Peace
The Irish Dail rejects the British peace offer
Constitution of Ireland
The Priomh Aire (also known as President of Dail Eireann) is upgraded to President of the Republic, a full head of state
Dail Eireann
The Priomh Aire (also known as President of Dail Eireann) is upgraded to President of the Republic, a full head of state
Priomh Aire
The Priomh Aire (also known as President of Dail Eireann) is upgraded to President of the Republic, a full head of state
October
Peace
Irish Treaty delegates Arthur Griffith (leader) and Robert Barton (with Robert Erskine Childers as Secretary General to the delegation) set up headquarters at 22 Hans Place in Knightsbridge and reside there until conclusion of the Treaty in December
Peace
Collins takes up quarters at 15 Cadogan Gardens. His personal staff included Liam Tobin, Ned Broy and Joe McGrath
Peace
Irish Treaty delegates Arthur Griffith (leader) and Robert Barton (with Robert Erskine Childers as Secretary General to the delegation) set up headquarters at 22 Hans Place in Knightsbridge and reside there until conclusion of the Treaty in December
Peace
Irish Treaty delegates Arthur Griffith (leader) and Robert Barton (with Robert Erskine Childers as Secretary General to the delegation) set up headquarters at 22 Hans Place in Knightsbridge and reside there until conclusion of the Treaty in December. Collins takes up quarters at 15 Cadogan Gardens. His personal staff included Liam Tobin, Ned Broy and Joe McGrath
Peace
Collins takes up quarters at 15 Cadogan Gardens. His personal staff included Liam Tobin, Ned Broy and Joe McGrath
Peace
Collins takes up quarters at 15 Cadogan Gardens. His personal staff included Liam Tobin, Ned Broy and Joe McGrath
December
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Republican purists regard it as a sell-out, with the replacement of the republic by dominion status within the British Empire, and an Oath of Allegiance made (it was then claimed) directly to the King.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Anglo-Irish Agreement
Republican purists regard it as a sell-out, with the replacement of the republic by dominion status within the British Empire, and an Oath of Allegiance made (it was then claimed) directly to the King.
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Anglo-Irish Agreement
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Signs the Anglo-Irish Treaty as one of the five Irish plenipotentiaries.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Collins signs the settlement that creates a constitutional path toward the Irish Free State.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Signs the Anglo-Irish Treaty as a plenipotentiary of the Dail government.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Adds his signature to the Anglo-Irish Treaty on behalf of the Irish delegation.
Anglo-Irish Treaty
Griffith heads the Irish plenipotentiaries who place their names on the Anglo-Irish Treaty in London.
Constitution of Ireland
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Constitution of Ireland
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann. Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
Dail Eireann
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Dail Eireann
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Dail Eireann
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann
Free State
Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State."
Free State
The Treaty provides for a possible all state, subject to the right of a six-county region in the northeast to opt out of the Free State (which it immediately does).
Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann.
Free State
The new Irish Free State is to be a Dominion, with a bicameral Parliament, executive authority vested in the king but exercised by an Irish Government elected by a lower house called Dail Eireann. Negotiations ultimately result in the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed on 6 December 1921, which provides for a new Irish State, named the "Irish Free State"
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