Historical records for Ireland in 1922, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
Sinn Fein splits over the Treaty, and the Dail debates the matter bitterly for ten days until it is approved by a vote of 64 to 57
Sinn Fein splits over the Treaty, and the Dail debates the matter bitterly for ten days until it is approved by a vote of 64 to 57
The British forces Collins to take action against the Four Courts men, Collins borrows two 18 pounder artillery pieces from the British and bombards the Four Courts until its garrison surrenders. Collins orders the killing of Henry Wilson in reprisal for failing to prevent the attacks on Roman Catholics in Northern Ireland
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
A group of 200 anti-Treaty IRA men occupy the Four Courts in Dublin in defiance of the Provisional Government, Collins, who wanted to avoid civil war at all costs, does not attack them until June 1922, when British pressure forced his hand
Supports the Dail vote ratifying the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Resigns after the Dail ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty and rejects his position on the settlement.
Becomes President of Dail Eireann following de Valera's resignation.
Leads the Provisional Government delegation receiving the formal handover of Dublin Castle.
Becomes chairman of the Provisional Government as the new administration takes office.
James Joyces novel "Ulysses" is published in Paris with 1,000 copies
James Joyces novel "Ulysses" is published in Paris with 1,000 copies
Oversees finance as administrative functions are transferred to the Provisional Government.
Under Collins supervision, the Free State rapidly takes control of the capital. Leads to the Irish Civil War as fighting breaks out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Free State troops
Leads to the Irish Civil War as fighting breaks out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Free State troops
Collins lays down responsibilities as Chairman of the Provisional Government to become Commander in Chief of the National Army, a formal, structured, uniformed army that formed around the nucleus of the pro-Treaty IRA
Collins lays down responsibilities as Chairman of the Provisional Government to become Commander in Chief of the National Army, a formal, structured, uniformed army that formed around the nucleus of the pro-Treaty IRA
Under Collins supervision, the Free State rapidly takes control of the capital
The British forces Collins to take action against the Four Courts men, Collins borrows two 18 pounder artillery pieces from the British and bombards the Four Courts until its garrison surrenders. Leads to the Irish Civil War as fighting breaks out in Dublin between the anti-Treaty IRA and the Free State troops
The Irish Army Council is founded under the leadership of Michael Collins
Free State troops capture Waterford & Limerick from anti-treaty rebels
Free State troops capture Waterford & Limerick from anti-treaty rebels
Free State troops capture Waterford & Limerick from anti-treaty rebels
Collins, along with Richard Mulcahy and Eoin ODuffy decide on a series of seaborne landings into republican held areas that re-takes Munster and the west in July-August 1922
Collins, along with Richard Mulcahy and Eoin ODuffy decide on a series of seaborne landings into republican held areas that re-takes Munster and the west in July-August 1922
Collins, along with Richard Mulcahy and Eoin ODuffy decide on a series of seaborne landings into republican held areas that re-takes Munster and the west in July-August 1922
The ambush party, allegedly commanded by Liam Deasy, had mostly dispersed to a nearby pub by 8pm, when Collins and his men returned to Beal na mBlath but the remaining five ambushers open fire on the convoy
The ambush party, allegedly commanded by Liam Deasy, had mostly dispersed to a nearby pub by 8pm, when Collins and his men returned to Beal na mBlath but the remaining five ambushers open fire on the convoy
Is killed in an ambush while serving as chairman of the Provisional Government.
Succeeds Michael Collins as chairman of the Provisional Government.
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce. Collins travels to his native Cork, against the advice of his companions, despite suffering from stomach ache and depression, Collins reputedly told his comrades that "They wouldnt shoot me in my own county"
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
In Cork city, Collins meets neutral IRA men Sean Hegarty and Florrie ODonoghue, with a view to contacting Anti-Treaty IRA leaders Tom Barry and Tom Hales to propose a truce
Becomes President of Dail Eireann as the provisional and Dail administrations are brought together.
Takes office under the Constitution of the Irish Free State as head of the Executive Council.
Begins service as the first Governor-General of the Irish Free State.
Heads the first Executive Council when the Irish Free State is formally established.
De Valera joins the anti-treaty faction opposing the perceived concessions
Appointed Commander of the Armed Forces
The new Provisional Government is formed under Collins, who becomes "President of the Provisional Government"
Arthur Griffith defeats de Valera in the vote and assumes the presidency, (Griffith calls himself "President of Dail Eireann" rather than de Valeras more exalted "President of the Republic"
Griffith calls himself "President of Dail Eireann" rather than de Valeras more exalted "President of the Republic"
Arthur Griffith defeats de Valera in the election and assumes the presidency
Griffith calls himself "President of Dail Eireann" rather than de Valeras more exalted "President of the Republic"
Appointed Governor General
Appointed Head of State for Ireland, for 10 days
Appointed Minister of Finance
The new Provisional Government is formed under Collins, who becomes "President of the Provisional Government"
Publication of "Ulysses"
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