Neutrality
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
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1922 in Ireland — Page 2
Explore 57 historical events and records for Ireland in 1922.
Historical records for Ireland in 1922
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August
September
Third Dail Government
Becomes President of Dail Eireann as the provisional and Dail administrations are brought together.
December
Constitution of Irish Free State
Takes office under the Constitution of the Irish Free State as head of the Executive Council.
First Governor General
Begins service as the first Governor-General of the Irish Free State.
Irish Free State Established
Heads the first Executive Council when the Irish Free State is formally established.
Other events (month unknown)
Anglo-Irish Agreement
De Valera joins the anti-treaty faction opposing the perceived concessions
Commander of Armed Forces
Appointed Commander of the Armed Forces
Constitution of Ireland
The new Provisional Government is formed under Collins, who becomes "President of the Provisional Government"
Constitution of Ireland
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"
Dail Eireann
Griffith calls himself "President of Dail Eireann" rather than de Valeras more exalted "President of the Republic"
Election
Arthur Griffith defeats de Valera in the election and assumes the presidency
Election
Griffith calls himself "President of Dail Eireann" rather than de Valeras more exalted "President of the Republic"
Governor
Appointed Governor General
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for Ireland, for 10 days
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Provisional Government
The new Provisional Government is formed under Collins, who becomes "President of the Provisional Government"
Ulysses
Publication of "Ulysses"
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